John J. Roberts

John J. Roberts, 62, of Underwood Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born in Burlington, VT on May 28, 1962. His family moved to Beekmantown, NY when John was in 1st grade. Then the family moved to the city of Plattsburgh, where John spent the remaining years of his education within the Plattsburgh City School District.

John was always interested in sports and In 1979, alongside Coach Mike Flynn, John was the team manager of the Hornets Varsity Basketball team at Plattsburgh High School, where he graduated in 1980. He stayed in Plattsburgh and worked at Lockrow's, until he found what would be his permanent place, driving taxi.

Growing up John played Little League Baseball, that's where his love for the Cincinnati Reds started. The love of football and "his" team, The Minnesota Vikings wasn't far behind. He learned the names and statistics for every player on both The Cincinnati Reds and The Minnesota Vikings roosters. John had a brain wired for numbers and could quote any statistic for any member of either of his teams, off the top of his head.

John also loved music, especially live music! He attended well over 75 concerts of some of his favorite bands like AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Tragically Hip, Black Sabbath, Rush, but his all time favorite was Kiss.

He is survived by his sister, Lynn Roberts-Devins (Alfred Devins), of Plattsburgh, NY; his sister Dale Ryan of Bristol, Vt and his brother Tom Roberts (Judy Trudeau), of Plattsburgh, NY; along with many nieces, nephews and his glued to his side, 24/7, companion, his mini Pinscher, Daisy Mae.

He was predeceased by his nephew, James Ryan of Monkton, VT; his mother, Irene Roberts of Plattsburgh, NY his sister, Victoria Westhead of Humble, Texas and sister-in-law, Karen Roberts, of Plattsburgh, NY.

No calling hours or funeral to be held, but John's wishes were to have any donations go to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeny.com.