John Alexander Wharton

The Villages, FL./ Canandaigua-John Alexander Wharton, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with his family by his side.

Friends may call on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home of Gorham. A celebration of John’s life will follow calling hours at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. John will be interned in the Gorham Cemetery following the funeral service.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care 601 Mariposa Way, The Villages, FL 32162.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty (Hubbard) Wharton, daughter Pamela Wharton, sister in-law Norma Sheppard and family, two grandchildren: Erika (Wharton) Ryan, Bryan Wharton, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wharton.

John was born in Jersey City, NJ to Theodore and Mildred (McKeever) Wharton. The Wharton family moved to Gorham, NY, in the 1940’s where he met his future wife, Betty and many lifelong friends.

After graduating from high school in Gorham, NY in 1957, John enlisted in the Air Force. John had a long career as a proprietor of Rice’s TV specializing in quality assurance and electrical engineering. He was a hardworking, thrifty, and extremely curious person who wanted to understand everything about the world around him.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the many health care professionals who cared for John. Special thanks to family member Sue Campbell, who used her extensive medical background to care for John and navigate us through the medical and hospice world, allowing us to give him the best care available while at home. We are also grateful to the wonderful and caring staff at Cornerstone Hospice facility in The Villages, FL.

John’s family is grateful for the blessings and stories shared by friends and family.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the Wharton Family.