John W. Lanphere Jr.

John was born Nov. 10, 1962 in Jamestown, the son of the late John W. Lanphere Sr. and Lucinda Mae Covey Lanphere. He attended Cassadaga Central School.

John loved life to the fullest and was always the life of the party. John loved country music, singing karaoke and was a talented carpenter. In his younger years, he was a member of the young marines and worked at Jamestown Beverage, Mr. Donut, Kennedy Meat Market and Scott’s Farms.

John and Angel had a small farm before he went over the road to work for Elmwood Pipe & Tank and D & D Construction in Kentucky, where he was a supervisor. John’s greatest joy was his friendship and love he had for Angel that lasted over 46 years leaving him blessed with four daughters.

Following retirement, he moved to Florida, where he loved sitting on his dock fishing, until he decided to move back to New York to be with his family after becoming Ill. John had good friends, especially Jeff Wright, who would always call or visit with him and also Rob Green that always brought John his amazing cooking creations.

He is survived by love of his life and caregiver, Marjorie (Waterhouse) Lanphere of Conewango Valley, NY, with whom he shared a home, four daughters: Angela Blood, Lacey Ray, Crystal (Gordon Ellis) Waterhouse , Amber Lanphere; and bonus child, Shyann Arnold.

He is additionally survived by 12 grandchildren: Raven, Colton and Austin Waterhouse, Madisyn, Braelynn Dybka; Mason and Nolan Micelli; Tegan Ray; Carley, Aubree and Wyatt Ellis; and Storm Lanphere; as well as five great grandkids and siblings: Yvonne Myers, Sue (Ken) Randolph, Clifford Lanphere Sr., Matt (Lisa) Lanphere and Quintin (JoAnn) Lanphere; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 PM with a brief service to follow on Oct. 25, 2025 from the VanRensselaer and Son Funeral Home, 14 Church St., Randolph. To leave a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com.