John Joseph Winkler, age 93, of Ghent, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2025. John was born July 9, 1931 in Albany, New York, to the late Joseph and Rose (Fuhrman) Winkler.

He was a devoted husband to Dolores (Heim) Winkler for 69 years and father of seven children, and two daughters-in-law, Carl Winkler (predeceased), Paul Winkler, Ellen Winkler, John Winkler, Wilma (De Los Angeles) Winkler, Suzanne Winkler, Kristopher Winkler , Jamie (Kaese) Winkler and Kevin Winkler. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Carl Winkler, Michael Winkler, Justin Winkler, Reggie De Los Angeles, Tyler Winkler and Natalee Winkler and seven great-grandchildren.

He graduated from Vincentian Institute and Siena College, then served in the Army. He purchased the Harder Insurance Agency in Chatham, New York and also became a partner at Metz Wood until he retired in 1998.

He enjoyed singing in the choir at St. James Church in Chatham where he was also a eucharistic minister. He took pleasure in restoring his house, creating furniture and traveling in his motor home. His loving, patient ways and sense of humor will be missed by all.

Family will receive friends at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home on Friday February 7th from 4 to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Saint James Church Saturday, at 9am. Interment will follow at Saint James Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to Saint James Church Haiti Fund in John's name. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.