John V Zbikowski

Newburgh, NY: John V. Zbikowski passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 10, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital.

John was born on January 27, 1958, in Minneola, NY, the son of the late Louis and Eleanor (Vinskus) Zbikowski.

John was predeceased by his brother, Michael, and sister-in-law, Theresa Sabota. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Williford) Zbikowski, who was the love of his life; his son Michael (Samantha); his daughter, Krysta Hammond (Benjamin); and his seven grandchildren: Bryn, Cora, Dax, Aspen, and Brixton Zbikowski, Eleanor and Sumner Hammond; brother Raymond, in-laws, Edmond Williford, Marie Rossi, niece Maea Panucci (Jon), John Sabota and many co-workers and friends.

Throughout his life, John has been an incredibly hard worker, always working on things around his house and yard, as well as those of friends, neighbors, and family. He spent his entire career in the electrical field.

At the time of his death, he was employed by Schneider Electric, where he excelled as a Systems Engineer. John’s passion, dedication, and skill in and for his work brought him distinction in the field as well as great personal satisfaction and inspired those he worked with.

John’s greatest pleasure, after his family and work, was to be on the water, whether on his beloved Schroon Lake, the ocean near his Florida home, or poolside on the many trips that he and Barbara enjoyed together.

John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He always put the needs of others first. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and staff of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall’s Intensive Care Unit and 2 North for the care and compassion given to John and his family during this difficult time.

Visitation and service will be held at Brook’s Funeral Home (Newburgh) on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 1-3 pm.

The family requests donations in lieu of flowers, be made in John’s name, to the Schroon Lake Association Inc., PO Box 5, Schroon Lake, NY 12870, whose mission is to “preserve and protect the Schroon Lake watershed”.