John P. (Recon) Gariano, of Ocala passed away on Friday January 8 ^th , 2015 at the age 73. He was born July 18 ^th , 1942 in Bronx, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 where his specialty was 0331 Machine Gunner. He was sent to Viet Nam before the war was at its peak in 1963. After his service he worked and retired from Napa Auto Parts. Utmost He was a family man and an honored husband. He always placed the needs of his family before his own and, instilled strong family values in his daughters and granddaughters.He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and several Military Support groups. His passion was being a beacon of support for families of Veterans, Servicemen and women, firefighters and law enforcement. He displayed a high form of patriotism for his country.Survivors are: wife, Carol, two daughters Nicole (Greg) and Christy, and his sister Rosemarie Arduino (Frank and Lisa) Harrison New York and brother Anthony Gariano (Anthony Jr.) of San Diego California and 3 grandchildren Isabella, Kayla and Emma. Online Condolences may be made on John Gariano's Facebook page. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 14 ^th at 2pm at the Baldwin Brothers funeral home, 954 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala FL with Chaplin Ernie Tucker officiating. Arrangements By: Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation 352 236 5884