Webster, NY: October 2, 2020. Johnny died at the age of 58. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Bixby and his dog and close companion Cochise. John is survived by his Mother Betty Fiordeliso, Brother Bobby Bixby, Sisters Anita Helms, Barbara Bixby and Janet Faticone, Nephews Robbie Bixby, Nico Faticone, Guiseppe Faticone and Ronnie Helms, Niece Megan Helms, best friend George Craft and several very close cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
John is a veteran of the US Navy and served proudly on the USS Lockwood which was docked in Japan. John loved Japan and was a very enthusiastic fan of the Washington Redskins.
John’s Memorial Mass will be held at Noon on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the United Methodist Church of Webster, 169 E. Main Street, Webster, NY. Immediately following the mass, the family is having a Celebration of Life at The Webster Arboretum, Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Road, Webster, NY. The burial will be the following morning at 11:00 AM at the Maplewood Cemetery, 150 Middle Road, Rochester, NY.
I was saddened to hear the news of your passing Johnny. Life has come, lived and now passed, but not forgotten. May you sail on in your eternal peace with fair winds and calm seas.
To John Shultz Bixby, With all Respect… May your after life be as great as it continues on, as your life’s been born into an second dimension that travels into a Greater Place that’s beyond our Sights and Sounds…
You will be Greatly Missed… And You will Never be Forgotten, By Your Family Members, Friends, and Myself, whose known you since 1974…
From;
‘U.S. Regular Army Corps of Engineers’
Instructor M.J. Sudore, U.S. Army Corps Engineers Reserves From 1979 through 1991, Veterans of Foreign Wars…
What big brother lets his little sister hang around with him and his friends? Johnny! Johnny was my best friend growing up. I was friends with all of his friends and he was friends with all of my friends. I went to my first concert (The Cars) with Johnny and 6 of his friends. Streber’s Shed (the big hang out in the day) was always open to me and my girlfriends because I was “Johnny’s Little Sister” which I was referred to as often. We went to the California Brew Haus and Casey Jones every weekend which we walked to with all our friends! I wrote to Johnny every week when he was in the Navy and reported him when he stopped writing back. He was mad at me for a second but made sure he wrote and called often after that! When we were “all grown up” Johnny and I worked together, lived together, argued together and still remained very close to the very last day of his life. I didn’t say it enough but I love you Johnny!
So sorry Janet , I Love You Cousin Johnny For Sutra Will be Missed 😭😭
I worked with Johnny and became very good friends, We drank together, laughed together ,and spent many long nights talking and reminiscing about military service and just being good friends. I will miss him dearly! He was one of a kind and will always have a special place in my heart!
To my one of my very best friends John bixby that I served on the lockwood. John ur where like a brother to me and I always enjoyed are times together on the lockwood and basically talking everyday even before u passed away. I sure will miss my talks and memories but I feel safe to know ur not suffering no more ur in God’s hands know. Fly high John love and miss you. Save a place for me also. Hand salute and thank u for service.
I didn’t know Robert, he inherited my jobs on the USS Lockwood. I am certain he cussed me out every now and then or scratched his head wondering why his predecessors did what they did to the ship. Kinda how things are in life, we all contribute in our own way to keep the world spinning . My sincere condolence in this difficult time.
James Fisher
USS Lockwood
I don’t remember John’s service dates on the USS Lockwood, but I was an Electrician’s Mate in E-Division with him. I was on between 81-83. He was a funny guy. He called me out of the blue several years back and we had a nice long talk. My condolences to his family and friends. See you on the other side shipmate.
John was good friend and shipmate. We served together on USS Lockwood. He showed me how to do a lot thing on the ship. He will be missed by a lot of people.
RIP shipmate.
Eric Curtis
USS Lockwood
It’s been 30+ years since I last saw John but some guys you just don’t forget. We worked in different divisions but pulled a few liberties together.
I recall the time aboard ship that we first met, I asked John where he was from, John replied ” New York, UPSTATE New York.” After all these years, it still brings a grin in how he said it, wanting to make it VERY clear where his hometown was.
Reading here, I see I’m not the only Lockwood sailor who remembers as being a good friend and shipmate, which is a fine epitaph for any man and one his family can be proud of.
Fair Winds John, see you over the horizon.
RIP SHIPMATE
Ray Allen
81 ~ 84
Hey buddy …… pulled out some old pictures of us in the PI. We were flying high with youth and invincibility!! But turns out we aren’t invincible after all. What we were was loyal …. always had each other’s back, and there just aren’t that many people around that can say that. I always knew I could count on you.
So here’s a glass lifted in your memory Bix. The sense of humor; the loyalty, and the friendship.
Never forgotten my friend.
Gregg Watson USS Lockwood
The Patriot Guard Riders are kind enough to be providing an Honor Mission for Johnny and have posted a beautiful page for him. It can be viewed here:
https://pgrny.org/index.php/more/pgrny-current-missions/r1-2-honor-mission-john-schultz-bixby-us-navy-veteran-mon-10-19-2020-webster-ny
The Honor Guard will also be providing a service for John at the Arboretum.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND KIND WORDS. OUR FAMILY APPRECIATES IT VERY MUCH!!
Johnny was my brother George Craft’s best friend. He was always a welcome guest at our house. My parents always thought the world of Johnny! A true friend not only to George but all if us. My Dad enjoyed talking with Johnny about his military service in Japan….as my Dad had also served there as Marine during WW II. He helped us move our Mom from our childhood home which was 2 houses away from the Bixby family. He keep an eye out for them in the old neighbor after we all moved out. Always there for my brother & anyone that needed it. God bless you Johnny….Our hearts & prayers are with Bixby Family