John W. "Johnny" Weidman Jr.

SCHENECTADY – John William Weidman, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully with his wife Cynthia at his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ellis Hospital. Johnny was born in Schenectady on September 19, 1969, the son of John W. Weidman, Sr. and the late Charlotte Frederico Weidman. He was a graduate of Draper High School and worked for Schenectady Steel, as a steel fabricator; and then with Con-Rel, where he rebuilt automobile alternators and starters for many years. He has been employed for over 24 years at Bellevue Builders Supply, where he began work in the Truss Shop, before moving up the ladder to become a Top-Level Contractor Salesman. Johnny was respected in his career, because of his knowledge in the construction field. He went above and beyond, for his customers and co-workers, to get the job done. Johnny was a simple free free-spirited person who lived life, he could enjoy every day. He was very intuitive and a deep thinker, and lived in the moment. In his early years, he did Track motorcycle racing, which his Dad inspired him to do as a child, he also did motorcycle racing. He loved all genres of music; especially the Grateful Dead and the crowds their concerts attracted, because you just go with the flow. He loved telling stories, and jokes, he could make you laugh and cry with his rare sense of humor. He had a warm smile and a heart of gold. Johnny had a young soul and loved hanging with his family, he even got them to try out his love of skydiving. He loved spending time with his friends, especially his childhood friend, Mike Durant. Johnny was predeceased by his mother, Charlotte M. Frederico Weidman. He is survived by his wife Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Ann Pawlak Weidman, whom he married September 13, 2002; his father, John W. Weidman, Sr., his son, John W. (Amanda) Weidman, III; siblings Mark (Darlene) Petrie; Denise Pappas; Deirdre Petrie, Steve (Kelly) Petrie; an uncle, Peter (Judy) Weidman; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two nieces; many nephews and a great-niece and nephew; many dear friends and work associates as well as his four legged buddies, his 6 stray cats and his iguana. Johnny’s spirit will live on forever to “All of Us” and he will be missed. We will look above to the colorful skies and know that you are as close as we can ever imagine. The family wishes to thank the staff on the Third Floor at Ellis Hospital for the compassionate care they provided. Relatives and friends may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 1-4 pm. A service will take place at the funeral home from 3:30 to 4 pm Following the Funeral Home Service, there will be a Celebration of Life for Johnny at Briar Creek, the 19th Hole Café, 2347 Pangburn Road, Princetown Road from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society at www.mohawkhumand.org.

John W. "Johnny" Weidman Jr.

September 19, 1969 - May 30, 2024