by Fred Hudson
Huntington Station, NY — Former Roosevelt and Yonkers Racewayharness driver/trainer John Miritello passed away on September 18. A formerMarine and NYPD officer, who then became a harness owner, driver andtrainer, was an icon in the RR & YR trainer colony.
Survived by Ann Miritello. Loving Father of June Tortora &John D. Miritello. Beloved father-in-law of Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather ofKimberly Tortora, Gabriel, Alexa and Jenna. Reposing at the Frederick FuneralHome 192-15 Northern Blvd Flushing, 11358. Visitation Wednesday, September 20th7-9 p.m. & Thursday, September 21 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday,September 22 at St. Mel’s R.C. Church.