Obituary of John Olaf Myhre

John Olaf Myhre, age 74, of Great Kills, passed away with his loving family by his side on June 28, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Michelle (nee Veltri); loving father of Catherine Grillo and her husband, John, Gerilyn Aiello and her husband, Dominic, and Patricia Bye and her husband, Steven; loving stepfather of Adam Galka and Jaime Munch and her husband, Kris; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Christina, Johnny, Dominic Jr., Julianna, Bridget, Angelina, Spencer, Francesca, Olivia, and Addie; devoted great-grandfather of Maddy and Olivia; dear brother of Linda Scivoletto and her husband, Frank, and the late Theresa Fasolino.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

John was born in Brooklyn in 1943, and was raised in Bay Ridge.  He was a graduate of Grady High School and after high school he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy.  John served in the special forces as a Navy Seal and was involved in The Bay of Pigs Invasion during the Cuba Missile Crisis.  He was employed for 20 years with the MTA as a Bus Mechanic, retiring in 1994.  After his retirement, he worked as a Bus Driver with Atlantic Express, thoroughly enjoying his time with special needs children.  He adored those kids and they adored him.  John was a member of the Islander’s and the Low Rider’s Motorcycle Club, where he enjoyed riding his Harley, and also enjoyed taking cruises and gambling.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Funeral procession departing from the Funeral Home on Monday at 11:00 am.  Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:30 pm and 7:00 to 9:30 pm.