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John Francis Deutsch passed away surrounded by his wife and children on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. He succumbed after a fight with cancer at the age of 62. John was a devoted family man and dedicated community volunteer, first in Massapequa and for many decades in East Islip. His many years of service to the East Islip Soccer Club culminated in his induction in the Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame in 2017. John made friends wherever he went. In a restaurant, he would introduce himself and his party to the waiter, waitress or bartender, bringing smiles to many in establishments around Long Island. Through the years John and his wife Maureen were the geographical center of their family’s universe. And that family wasn’t limited by bloodlines. Everybody was welcome in their home. Their parties were legendary from St. Paddy’s, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, christenings, first communions, graduations and engagements, just to name a few. He organized trips to Yankees Opening Days for nearly 20 straight years. In addition to his wife of 43 years, Maureen, John is survived by his sons Michael (Summer), Daniel (Corey), Robert (Devin), and daughter Kelly (Brian). He was blessed with 10 grandchildren: Brody, Carter, Tyler, Gavin, Elisabeth, Brendan, Wesley, Layla, Dylan and Charley. Survivors also include brothers Edward, James and Joseph and sister Catherine. He was beloved by his stepmother Joanie, brothers- and sister-in-laws, cousins and friends; some new and others dating back to his youth. He was predeceased by his father Francis and mother Miriam. John lived by these words from Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. People will never forget how you made them feel.”