John Slattery, a New York news icon, died suddenly from an apparent heart attack at his home in New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY on September 25, 2014.
John was born September 28, 1950 in Springfield, MO to Mary C. and Joe Slattery.
John was a veteran on-air reporter for WCBS - New York.
Covering the five boroughs and the Tri-State Area for WCBS-TV since 1984, from the start, John reported on the biggest stories, including subway vigilante Bernie Goetz; on September 11, 2001, he was one of the first reporters to arrive on the chaotic and terrifying scene, having witnessed the second plane strike the World Trade Center while emergency vehicles were still trying to make their way to the disaster; and year after year, John reported on the missing boy, Etan Patz.
He was steady, plainspoken and unflappable; A four-time Emmy winner.
He was an observer who wasn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He wrote about world and religious leaders, and covered politicians, perpetrators and regular people of all walks of life.
John’s voice often filled his church, where he served as a lector. At his funeral, the first reading – from the Book of Proverbs – could not have been more fitting - “Blessed is the man for whom a good family lives. Blessed is the man whose strength is enhanced by his tenderness; whose wisdom is based on his faith,” read Slattery’s brother-in-law, Bob Berry.
Monsignor Thomas Petrillo pointed out that John did not dabble in his Catholic faith, but lived it daily. He felt particularly blessed by the sacrament of marriage. “Yes, God permitted John to meet Suzy, the bride he would love more and more with each passing day of their marriage,” Petrillo said. Their union lasted more than 40 years.
“My dad would be blown away by the kindness support and love everyone has shown over the last few days,” his son Patrick said. “He would not have believed it, and would have said it must have been a slow news day.” Patrick Slattery spoke of his father’s quirky habits and irreverent sense of humor, calling him an “enormous ham” who loved his annual turn on stage for the Inner Circle Show – a parody group mad up of New York City reporters.
He was the beloved husband of Suzy (nee Berry) and is also survived by his loving children, Kathleen Hirdt (Ken), Patrick Slattery and Meghan Patterson (Chris) and cherished grandchildren, Nola, Jule and Marley. John is the dear brother of James J. Slattery, Jr., Mary Slattery Leonard (John), Nancy Slattery and the late Jane Slattery and Ann Ready. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
To honor John's life, family and friends gathered at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Mamaroneck, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. John & Paul RC Church followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hope Community Services 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY.
Published in The New York Times & CBS News website on Sept. 28, 2014
John was born September 28, 1950 in Springfield, MO to Mary C. and Joe Slattery.
John was a veteran on-air reporter for WCBS - New York.
Covering the five boroughs and the Tri-State Area for WCBS-TV since 1984, from the start, John reported on the biggest stories, including subway vigilante Bernie Goetz; on September 11, 2001, he was one of the first reporters to arrive on the chaotic and terrifying scene, having witnessed the second plane strike the World Trade Center while emergency vehicles were still trying to make their way to the disaster; and year after year, John reported on the missing boy, Etan Patz.
He was steady, plainspoken and unflappable; A four-time Emmy winner.
He was an observer who wasn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He wrote about world and religious leaders, and covered politicians, perpetrators and regular people of all walks of life.
John’s voice often filled his church, where he served as a lector. At his funeral, the first reading – from the Book of Proverbs – could not have been more fitting - “Blessed is the man for whom a good family lives. Blessed is the man whose strength is enhanced by his tenderness; whose wisdom is based on his faith,” read Slattery’s brother-in-law, Bob Berry.
Monsignor Thomas Petrillo pointed out that John did not dabble in his Catholic faith, but lived it daily. He felt particularly blessed by the sacrament of marriage. “Yes, God permitted John to meet Suzy, the bride he would love more and more with each passing day of their marriage,” Petrillo said. Their union lasted more than 40 years.
“My dad would be blown away by the kindness support and love everyone has shown over the last few days,” his son Patrick said. “He would not have believed it, and would have said it must have been a slow news day.” Patrick Slattery spoke of his father’s quirky habits and irreverent sense of humor, calling him an “enormous ham” who loved his annual turn on stage for the Inner Circle Show – a parody group mad up of New York City reporters.
He was the beloved husband of Suzy (nee Berry) and is also survived by his loving children, Kathleen Hirdt (Ken), Patrick Slattery and Meghan Patterson (Chris) and cherished grandchildren, Nola, Jule and Marley. John is the dear brother of James J. Slattery, Jr., Mary Slattery Leonard (John), Nancy Slattery and the late Jane Slattery and Ann Ready. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
To honor John's life, family and friends gathered at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Mamaroneck, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. John & Paul RC Church followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hope Community Services 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY.
Published in The New York Times & CBS News website on Sept. 28, 2014
John Slattery, a New York news icon, died suddenly from an apparent heart attack at his home in New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY on September 25, 2014.
John was born September 28, 1950 in Springfield, MO to Mary C. and Joe Slattery.
John was a veteran on-air reporter for WCBS - New York.
Covering the five boroughs and the Tri-State Area for WCBS-TV since 1984, from the start, John reported on the biggest stories, including subway vigilante Bernie Goetz; on September 11, 2001, he was one of the first reporters to arrive on the chaotic and terrifying scene, having witnessed the second plane strike the World Trade Center while emergency vehicles were still trying to make their way to the disaster; and year after year, John reported on the missing boy, Etan Patz.
He was steady, plainspoken and unflappable; A four-time Emmy winner.
He was an observer who wasn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He wrote about world and religious leaders, and covered politicians, perpetrators and regular people of all walks of life.
John’s voice often filled his church, where he served as a lector. At his funeral, the first reading – from the Book of Proverbs – could not have been more fitting - “Blessed is the man for whom a good family lives. Blessed is the man whose strength is enhanced by his tenderness; whose wisdom is based on his faith,” read Slattery’s brother-in-law, Bob Berry.
Monsignor Thomas Petrillo pointed out that John did not dabble in his Catholic faith, but lived it daily. He felt particularly blessed by the sacrament of marriage. “Yes, God permitted John to meet Suzy, the bride he would love more and more with each passing day of their marriage,” Petrillo said. Their union lasted more than 40 years.
“My dad would be blown away by the kindness support and love everyone has shown over the last few days,” his son Patrick said. “He would not have believed it, and would have said it must have been a slow news day.” Patrick Slattery spoke of his father’s quirky habits and irreverent sense of humor, calling him an “enormous ham” who loved his annual turn on stage for the Inner Circle Show – a parody group mad up of New York City reporters.
He was the beloved husband of Suzy (nee Berry) and is also survived by his loving children, Kathleen Hirdt (Ken), Patrick Slattery and Meghan Patterson (Chris) and cherished grandchildren, Nola, Jule and Marley. John is the dear brother of James J. Slattery, Jr., Mary Slattery Leonard (John), Nancy Slattery and the late Jane Slattery and Ann Ready. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
To honor John's life, family and friends gathered at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Mamaroneck, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. John & Paul RC Church followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hope Community Services 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY.
Published in The New York Times & CBS News website on Sept. 28, 2014
John was born September 28, 1950 in Springfield, MO to Mary C. and Joe Slattery.
John was a veteran on-air reporter for WCBS - New York.
Covering the five boroughs and the Tri-State Area for WCBS-TV since 1984, from the start, John reported on the biggest stories, including subway vigilante Bernie Goetz; on September 11, 2001, he was one of the first reporters to arrive on the chaotic and terrifying scene, having witnessed the second plane strike the World Trade Center while emergency vehicles were still trying to make their way to the disaster; and year after year, John reported on the missing boy, Etan Patz.
He was steady, plainspoken and unflappable; A four-time Emmy winner.
He was an observer who wasn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He wrote about world and religious leaders, and covered politicians, perpetrators and regular people of all walks of life.
John’s voice often filled his church, where he served as a lector. At his funeral, the first reading – from the Book of Proverbs – could not have been more fitting - “Blessed is the man for whom a good family lives. Blessed is the man whose strength is enhanced by his tenderness; whose wisdom is based on his faith,” read Slattery’s brother-in-law, Bob Berry.
Monsignor Thomas Petrillo pointed out that John did not dabble in his Catholic faith, but lived it daily. He felt particularly blessed by the sacrament of marriage. “Yes, God permitted John to meet Suzy, the bride he would love more and more with each passing day of their marriage,” Petrillo said. Their union lasted more than 40 years.
“My dad would be blown away by the kindness support and love everyone has shown over the last few days,” his son Patrick said. “He would not have believed it, and would have said it must have been a slow news day.” Patrick Slattery spoke of his father’s quirky habits and irreverent sense of humor, calling him an “enormous ham” who loved his annual turn on stage for the Inner Circle Show – a parody group mad up of New York City reporters.
He was the beloved husband of Suzy (nee Berry) and is also survived by his loving children, Kathleen Hirdt (Ken), Patrick Slattery and Meghan Patterson (Chris) and cherished grandchildren, Nola, Jule and Marley. John is the dear brother of James J. Slattery, Jr., Mary Slattery Leonard (John), Nancy Slattery and the late Jane Slattery and Ann Ready. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
To honor John's life, family and friends gathered at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Mamaroneck, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. John & Paul RC Church followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hope Community Services 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle, NY.
Published in The New York Times & CBS News website on Sept. 28, 2014
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