John Stack passed away on February, 15 2024 in Port Orange, Florida. He was 80.

John was born on April 14, 1943 in Passaic, New Jersey to his parents Joseph and Louise Stack. He graduated from William Patterson University in 1965. John married Karen (Eckmayer) Stack on July 25, 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In April of 1980, John was involved in a tragic car accident leaving him paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair.

John was a hard-working, determined, and passionate man who loved God, his family, and the NY Giants, unconditionally. He was a teacher and a coach who began his career coaching football, baseball, and basketball at Elmwood Park High School (NJ) in 1957 and continued coaching football in NJ, and then at Father Lopez Catholic High School and Spruce Creek High School in Florida until his retirement in 1999. He led his teams to many district titles and state playoff appearances but most importantly, he inspired and mentored his players and coaches alike.

John was also a nationally ranked wheelchair tennis player, wheelchair golfer, fishing enthusiast, and culinary aficionado

John is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Allison Stack Nugent (Quinn 16, Owen 13); his son Darren Stack (wife Jessica Stack, Cassie 8, Gabbie 4); sister Patricia Franzmann; and sister Deborah Pyzza.

A memorial service will be on April 6, 11am at Epiphany Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to Caring Kind, https://www.caringkindnyc.org/ in memory of John Stack.