Obituary of John Peter Linn

Central New York obituary

John Peter Linn, 83, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on April 1, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Margo Peck Linn and they were married 24 years. John was born in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Floyd and Lena Linn. John attended Liverpool High School and graduated prep school at the Manlius Military Academy. He received a full football scholarship from the University of Virginia where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. John was the co-owner of Norton Starr Dental Co. He was an avid skier, racquetball player, and sailor.  He had a zest for life and has sailed all over the world, which all began on the St. Lawrence River over 65 years ago centered around family and friends on Calumet Island and in Clayton, NY.

John was preceded in death by his first wife Pamela C. Linn.  They lived in Marcellus, NY for 36 years.

John is survived by his wife Margo Peck Linn; his children, Laurie Linn (Bill Gage), Karen Linn French (Matthew) and Douglas Linn (Linda); stepsons, Matthew Juall (Sarah Gibson), Christopher Juall and stepdaughter Bradlee Roffers (Chad). He was the grandfather of 16 grandchildren and the brother to his loving sister Deborah Burrows.

Celebration of Life will be held at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus, NY on Sunday July 9th from 10-12 pm.  Donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

Florida obituary

John Peter Linn, 83, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2023. He was the loving husband of Margo Peck Linn and they were married 24 years.

John was born in Syracuse, New York the son of the late Floyd and Lena Lanning Linn. John attended Liverpool High School and graduated preparatory school at the Manlius Military Academy. He received a full football scholarship from the University of Virginia where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. After graduating John was employed by and later became co-owner of Norton Star Dental Company. He was interested in aviation, received his pilot's license and flew for pleasure for many years. Besides being an avid skier and racquetball player, John's true love was sailing, sailing over 50,000 miles! For nine years John and Margo cruised "Blue Water" and for pleasure through the Thousand Islands, Bahamas, Cuba, Panama, the entire West coast of South America and East coast of Central America.

John is survived by his wife Margo Peck Linn and children Laurie (Bill Gage) of Ithaca, NY, Douglas (Linda) and Karen French (Mathew) both of Marcellus, NY, stepsons Christopher Juall (Tessa) of Sarasota, FL, Matthew Juall (Sarah) of Winter Park, FL and stepdaughter Bradlee Roffers (Chad) of Dripping Springs, TX, his sister Deborah Linn Burrows of Liverpool, NY, and 16 grandchildren. John was predeceased by his first wife, Pamela Coss Linn.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 3:00-5:00PM at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL 34420. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com. There will be a Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, July 9th, 2023 from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main St., Marcellus, NY 13108.

Donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, FL 32778. (888)-411-5472