John L Sikora, August 5, 1947 — April 18, 2025, passed away Friday April 18 after a brief illness.
John was born in Amsterdam, NY to Frank and Josephine Sikora. He attended and graduated from St Mary's Institute in Amsterdam, NY. He continued on to the State University at Buffalo and the State University at Brockport with a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. He was employed as a State Parole Officer in Downey, California and Rochester, NY for 32 years. He loved his many lifelong friends and partners he made along the way.
He was a man of faith and a longtime member of Resurrection Parish in Batavia, NY where he was an usher for many years. After moving to Rochester to be closer with his family, he was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Church.
He loved his best friends, coffee buddies, and his Wednesday card playing gang. There are so many stories of "Circling The Wagons" that will live on forever. He was a New York Yankees, Syracuse Orange, and Buffalo Bills fan. He was a member of the Polish Falcons in Batavia where he tended bar at many Dyngus Day celebrations, as well as a member of the former St Nick's Club.
He loved his grandchildren fiercely and rarely missed any events they participated in. His granddaughter Sydney, spent countless evenings with him, cutting his hair and helping him with whatever he needed. He passed his knowledge and love of golf to Mason, his grandson. His namesake, John Miles brought so much joy to him with his dancing and sweet spirit. Although his granddaughter, 3 month old Daisy Mae didn't know him, he loved spending time holding her and talking to her.
He is survived by his children Mary Jo (Richard) Doran, Mark (Kristen) Sikora, and Rachel (Sheryl) Smith-Charlton. He also survived by his lifelong best friend and confidant, his brother Bill (Kim) Sikora of Broadalbin, NY, and many special nieces and nephews.
Friends may attend his funeral mass 9:30am Friday April 25th at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 267, Batavia, NY
14020-0267
