John "Jack" Raymond Fontaine Jr., 66, of Rhinebeck, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Hospital.
Born, February 4, 1956, in Rhinebeck, he was the son of the late John Raymond Fontaine Sr. and Geraldine Bocchino Fontaine. His mom survives at home.
A passion for motorcycles, John loved riding and working on bikes and restoring them to their original glory, known by many as the Wheelie King and by his love of Kawasaki Motorcycles.
John also enjoyed drag racing for NHRA, at Lebanon valley amongst other places, but his favorite hobby was spending time with his beloved grandchildren, especially his best bud Isaiah.
Along with his mother his is also survived by his two children, Danielle Luis and husband James, of Pine Bush; John Fontaine III and wife Lauren, of Rhinebeck; his four beloved grandchildren, Isaiah Fontaine, Jalen Fontaine, Aubrey Luis, Brielle Luis, and his grand pup, a English bulldog Papa, whom he adored,
He is also survived by his siblings, Debra Paganelli, Bernadette Roche, Michele Lund and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.
A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home at 12 Noon.
Burial will follow at the family plot in Union Cemetery, Hyde Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
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