John Edward Murdula

John Edward Mardula, 66, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. The New York native served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam where he received 3 Purple Hearts. John was a true patriot "whom once a Marine, always a Marine". He worked for New York Telecommunications and later retired from T Mobile. He has lived in Rincon for the past 8 years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Chapman Mardula of Rincon; son, John E. Mardula, Jr. of Blooming Grove, NY; grandchildren, Amanda and John; brothers, Stanley Mardula of Phoenix, AZ and Mark Mardula of Wycoff, NJ; his brothers-in-law whom he considered brothers, Roy, Eugene, Charles, Denny, Jerry, Jackie, and Norman Chapman; numerous nieces and nephews; and his honorary brother, Victor Adams, Jr. Funeral Services will be at will be held at Orange County Veterans Cemetery 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, New York 10924 on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc., 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950