PASSARELLA, John M. of Bellmore, NY on September 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Patty. Devoted father of Nicolle (George) Vasselman, Victoria, Johnny, and Anthony. Cherished Poopa of James and Dylan. Prized son of the late John and the late Rose. Loving brother of the late Sam John and the late Joey. Dear brother-in-law of Susan and Anthony Scorcia, Tracy and Gary Maynard, and Sal Venier. Valued son-in-law of Barbara and the late Tony Trimarchi. Treasured uncle of Jessica, Nicholas, Jason, Amanda, Allison, Lisa, Franny, Jennifer, and Sarah. Adored cousin of many. John cherished his friends and was loved by all that knew him. He was a respected colleague at Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority as well as STV Inc., where he made many great lifelong friends. He was known as a wonderful storyteller, who knew everything about anything. Truly, he was “larger than life.” He will be forever missed by all. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, (1 mile north of Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). Visitation Thursday September 24th at 2:00-4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM. www.chapeyfamily.com Celebration of the liturgy of Christian Burial Friday September 25th at 9:30 AM at St. Barnabas the Apostle R.C. Church, Bellmore, LI. Burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI.