Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Dear Mary,
I was so saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing, and my heart goes out to you and your lovely family. It’s was great to read the glowing obituary and tributes of his family and friends. He certainly was a man for all seasons, with his many talents and endeavors.
I first met Johnny just after he got the beautiful black Triumph TR4, ‘60s vintage car. A mutual friend asked me to go along, to meet Johnny, and see his new car at your lovely home in Irondequoit, which ironically is only about a mile from my house. Since I also own a vintage TR4, I was so happy that you and Johnny joined the local Triumph Club of which I am also member. That gave me many times to chat with you and Johnny at the various club outings.
The last time I saw Johnny was a while ago when we both happened to be on the way home in our Triumphs on a lovely fall day. He saw me in his rear view mirror, pulled over to the side of the road, and flagged me down. I asked him if he was having car trouble, and he said, “No, I saw you behind me, and just wanted to chat for a while.” Well a “while” stretched into over an hour. I will never forget the serendipity of that meet-up, and will always treasure the privilege of knowing Johnny.
God bless you and your family Mary, and I’m betting he will be up there happily tinkering with something, while he watches over us all.
Larry Weishaar
