Obituary of John C. Mesloh

John Mesloh August 23, 1934 - March 27, 2025 

John Charles Mesloh, 90 years old 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John C. Mesloh. Born on August 23,  1934, in Queens, NY, John was the son of Adele and Edward Mesloh. John passed away  peacefully in his home in Garden City on March 27, 2025. John was a cherished husband of Paulina and a loving father to his children, Edward, Diane, James, and Andrea. 

John was happily married to Lillian for 46 years, during which time they had their children. After  Lillian passed, John later married Paulina, sharing 13 years of a happy marriage. 

John was a Certified Public Accountant and a retired Vice President of Pfizer, Inc., having also  served as Corporate Controller during his tenure. He served as Treasurer and member of the  Atlantic District Board of Directors, LCMS. Additionally, his voluntary service included: member  of the Board of Directors of Roosevelt Savings Band; member of the Board of Winthrop  University Hospital and Chair of the Finance Committee; Chair of Wartburg Lutheran Services,  Inc. Board of Directors; member of the Board of The Long Island Home; member of the Board of  Bethlehem Fund. John was instrumental in founding the Atlantic District Mission Society. John  served many years on the Board of The Lutheran Care Network as Chair and member until 2024. 

John served as Chair and Treasurer of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Church Council, where he was a member for over 50 years. John was instrumental in planting The LIFE Lutheran  Church and served two terms as Treasurer of the Church Council, where he developed an administrative infrastructure that continues to sustain the church today.  

John had many interests and hobbies. Aside from being a philatelist, he found great joy in his  antique car collection, which he began in his late twenties. He focused specifically on Chrysler  woodies and expanded to other models that piqued his interest.  

John was a happy, kind, and optimistic man who enjoyed spending time with his cars, his  stamps, family, and friends, and attending church on Sundays. He enjoyed life, had a wonderful  sense of humor, and an unforgettable laugh.  

John is survived by his loving wife, Paulina; his children, Edward (Dana), Diane (Steve), and  James; his grandchildren, Amy, Ryan (Jackie), Brad (Nikki), Jimmy (Nicole), Casey (Harris), and  Billy; and great-grandchildren, Penelope, Carter, Henry, Lucy, and Cooper. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Edward, his first wife, Lillian, their child,  Andrea, his sister Roberta, and his brother-in-law, John. 

A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at LIFE Lutheran Church in Old Westbury on  Saturday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LIFE Lutheran Church in Old Westbury, NY, and  the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City, NY.

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