John William Henning passed away at home on Saturday, October 15, 2016 after a prolonged illness.    

Born at Saratoga Hospital July 4, 1953 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the son of William T. Henning Jr. and Eleanor Koptula Henning.

He graduated from Saratoga Springs High in 1974.  He remained a resident of Saratoga throughout his life.  After graduation he worked in the kitchen at Saratoga Hospital. Then he went to worked for Saratoga Bridges in the Building and Maintenance Department where he worked for 25+ years. 

John participated in the special Olympics, he competed in a few special events.  He especially liked his bowling league where he made many close friends.  John was an avid reader of news and current event articles, he enjoyed watching the news and listening to his emergency scanner as well as country music.  John always had a smile and was quick to laugh.  John was liked by all who met him and loved by all who knew him.  John’s gentleness and love was an inspiration to everyone he met. 

He is the son of his loving parents William T. and Eleanor Henning; brother of Gary, Todd (Kathleen) and Kevin; nephew’s, Patrick and Jack Henning and niece, Katherine Melamed Henning.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs.  Family and friends may call from 4 – 5:30 pm prior to the service.

At the family’s request there will be a private graveside service on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Saratoga Bridges, Wilton Facility, www.saratogabridges.org

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

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