Mr. John J. Sarno, age 78 of Medford, formerly of Portland ME and SanDeigo CA., died Sunday in the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. Mr. Sarno was born in Medford, the son of the late Christopher J. and Florence (Shanahan) Sarno. He is a graduate of Medford High School, class of 1950 and continued in later years to receive a degree from college. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict on the Missile Cruiser U.S.S. Antietam and the Aircraft Carrier Shangri La. He had the toughest and most dangerous position of armour on the flight deck and was discharged after achieving the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.
He worked as a Custom's Appraiser, employed by U.S. Government. He worked in both Boston and Portland ME. Throughout his history with the government he was a valued employee retiring with the position of G-14.
He was a Medford High School star athlete in both Baseball and basketball. He later went on to play College Varsity Baseball and Basketball in the 1954 –55 seasons. He was also ranked #1 in Portland ME. as an amateur Tennis PLAYER. He is survived by a daughter: Cheryl Page of Portland, ME and a son John J. Sarno Jr. of Linwood , NJ. Grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Brother of Deborah Matthews, Catherine Higgins and Geraldine Sarno all of Middleton, Christopher E. Sarno and Robert Sarno of Medford and Joseph Sarno of Derry, NH. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Thursday at 3:30 pm. Visiting hours prior to service from 2:00-3:30PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Contributions in John’s name may be made to New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108-2614