VINT - John Joseph Jr., born in NYC on March 8, 1950. Loving father of 5: Jennifer, Peggy, Maria, John III, & Billy. Cherished grandfather to Naia. Treasured brother of Robert and James. Proudly employed by Northrop Grumman Corp. for over 25 years, in which he played a prominent role in many important projects including the F-14 Tomcat. Friends and family may visit the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville Sat & Sun 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30am at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Melanoma Research Foundations www.melanoma.org