Obituary of John Vernon Adkin

John Vernon (Jack) Adkin, 91, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Punta Gorda Isles and Rochester, NY died peacefully October 7, 2014 of congestive heart failure in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born to the late Vernon and Emily Adkin on October 30, 1922. After Jack returned from three years with the army in New Guinea, he met and married Lavonne (Vonnie) Aghetto. Jack graduated from the University of Rochester in 1950 as an electrical engineer and spent his entire career at The Rochester Gas and Electric - the last 15 years as superintendent of the line operating department. Jack and Vonnie moved to Punta Gorda Isles, Florida in 1984 and enjoyed many years of sailing the local waters and travel around the world. Donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice. Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Lavonne (Vonnie) and is survived by four daughters. Linda McGavin (Bruce), Diane Adkin (Bob Raemer), Sharon Adkin and Cynthia Beeler (Robert). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Both Jack and Vonnie will rest at White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford, NY. Arrangements are by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, Punta Gorda.