John F. Kearns Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John F. Kearns of Utica, New York, who passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John F. Kearns to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Kearns and Joan Aubert Kearns; and his mother-in-law Dolores Payne. He is survived by: his wife Joan Kearns of Utica; his daughters, Meghan Collier (Ryan Van Patten) of Wrentham, MA and Lindsay McNeace (Tyyler) of Elizabeth City, NC; his son-in-law Bryan Collier; his grandchildren, Isabel, Isaiah and Everest John; his brothers, Kevin Kearns (Elizabeth) of Utica and James Kearns (Joanne) of Syracuse; his father-in-law Sidney Payne of Inlet; and his siblings-in-law, Sherri Noonan (Tim) of Old Forge, Connie Foley of Utica and Leonard Payne (Kara) of Inlet. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Abraham House in memory of John. Without such donations, the compassionate care and comforting environment provided to John and others like the Kearns family would not be possible.