John Braton:
CLASS OF 1960
Newtown High SchoolClass of 1960
Elmhurst, NY
John Adams High SchoolClass of 1983
Ozone park, NY
John Adams High SchoolClass of 1962
Ozone park, NY
John Adams High SchoolClass of 1962
Ozone park, NY
Howand Beach Public School 146Class of 1956
Howard beach, NY
John's Story
After graduating in 1960, I attended St John's U for a year, but was just spinning my wheels. I couldn't decide what to do with my future. While working at RH Macy's on 34th I met a guy who suggested I join the Marine Corps, (and see the world, right?). Well, that afternoon I stopped by the recruiting office, and before I knew it I was off to Parris Island Boot Camp in SC. After two years as a "grunt" I was selected for the Navy flight school. Spent the next 25 years flying fighter jets, mostly the F-4 Phantom, with two tours (3 years in Viet Nam), In 1971 I got married and we had 4 wonderful kids, We retired after 30 years service, wh...Expand for more
ich shortly resulted in the 'great unpleasantness' (divorce). I tried a second career as a financial planner, but didn't have my heart in it. So, I opened a 'Cheers-like ' bistro and pub in 1994, and have been at it ever since. Met my second love after 10 years of bachelorhood. and was really enjoying semi-retirement with her. The kids are all grow and have their own families (5 grandkids so far) Unfortunately I became a widower this Summer. A loss I still have not fully come to realize. Friends suggest I spend the kids inheritance and do some traving and time may ease the pain. I activated Classmates to reminesce. Hope to hear from you.
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