Capt. Vincent "John" Sabonis

Capt. Vincent “John” Sabonis of Bristol Borough, PA, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2021, in Bradford County Towanda, PA.  He was 73.  Born and raised in Allegheny PA, he has been a Bristol Borough resident for 52 years.  John was a lineman for Philadelphia Electric Company, and (his passion) a retired sport fishing captain. On a little old merit boat by the name Cat's Meow (owner/longtime Friend William A. Spolar). He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family; especially his son and two granddaughters.  He is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mary Grinder, and his sister Theresa Romig.  John will be greatly missed by his loving wife Vernon of 52 years, his children Sharon Lee Masselle and her husband Steve, and his son John Sabonis.   He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, twin granddaughters Skylar and Nicole Masselle, Shayna Davis and her husband Mike and their son Trystan, grandsons John J. Sabonis and Rowen J. Sabonis, his sister-in-law Sharon Marchese, and his brothers Gene Grinder and his wife Jill, and Bob Grinder and his wife Rose, brother-in-law Paul Marchese and his wife Dolores and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, from 9:00-10:30 am at St Mark Church 1024 Radcliffe St Bristol PA 19007. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Interment will be held privately by family.