John Richard Byrne, 80 years old passed away in Sunrise, Florida on September 12, 2018. John was born in Buffalo, New York on April 9, 1938. He was preceded in death by his wife Emily Felski Byrne (2009). John was a proud member of the US Marine Corp achieving the rank of Corporal while serving from 1956 thru 1958. Interment will be in New York State with a memorial service at a later date. Contributions can be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project.