John Surico, 74, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, most recently of Pine Plains, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Baptist Home at Rhinebeck. Born October 21, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Frank and Celestia M. Prince Surico. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. John was a contractor for many years. Early in life, he ran the Fairview Block Co., his family's business, for his father, Frank. He then went into business for himself, starting Celsius Insulation, specializing in both residential and commercial insulation. Later, Surico Roofing along with his sons and brother. John loved boating and fishing. He was a former member and vice-commodore of the Rogers Point Boat Club in Hyde Park, and a former Freemason. He is survived by his five children, Mark Surico and wife, Lenore, of Poughkeepsie, Frank 'Scott' Surico of Hyde Park, (predeceased by Scott's wife, Rhonda), Dayna Surico - Sherwood of Myrtle Beach, SC, Steven Vaccaro and wife, Carrie, of New Paltz, and Kelli Boudreau and husband, Peter, of Myrtle Beach, SC; nine grandchildren, Samantha, Jeannine, Alexandra, Aimee, Arika, Jade, Zack, Jewelia, and Jayce; one great-grandson, Jace; sister, Catherine Spross and longtime companion, Robert Marone; brother, Frank Surico Jr.; sisters, Bonnie Becker and husband, Donald, and Isabella Landers and husband, Kenneth; and many nieces and nephews, especially Kelly Surico - Hay (who lovingly thought of him as a second father). In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, Jimmy, Donny, Joel, Gary, and David Surico. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Calling Hours are Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 4 to 6 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A family funeral service will take place at 5 PM during the visitation. Military honors will follow. John's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org), or (for his love of animals) the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.