John Notaro, Jr

Born on April 4, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland
Departed on February 19, 2021, in Melbourne, Florida

John Notaro, Jr

When John Notaro, Jr., was born, April 4, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland, his life seemed to be on a golden path. The youngest of nine children, he was surrounded by brothers and sisters in a loving home, along with his parents, John, Sr. and Charlotte.

Little Johnny quickly excelled at school and was one of those popular students who seemed to do well at everything he tried, without obvious effort. He loved to play football, baseball, basketball, the guitar and was a virtual encyclopedia of sports trivia. One of his youth coaches from the Beltway League (best players from the MD/VA/DC area) said Johnny was the best player he’d ever coached. Friendly, athletic and intelligent, it was easy to like Johnny Notaro and it seemed everyone did.
After high school, Johnny decided to join the military. His placement tests had him destined to work in Army Intelligence, but that was when his life changed. Schizophrenia had entered Johnny’s world and the golden path of his life was profoundly altered.

Despite the many challenges he faced as a result of his illness, Johnny remained true to his friendly good nature. It was not at all unusual to hear cheerful calls of, “Hey, Johnny!” and, “Good to see you!” as he strolled the grounds at Circles of Care, his home for many years.

Johnny’s time with us came to a peaceful close on February 19, 2021 and he was welcomed Home by his parents, who predeceased him. Johnny is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth (Lee) Whelpley, James (Dasanita) Stone, III, Paul (Carole) Stone, Patty (Jamey) Powell, John (Kathy) Stone, Brian (Kathy) Stone, Linda (Nick) Hopkins and Tony Notaro.
The family will hold a private celebration of Johnny’s life and respectfully ask, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Johnny’s name, to Circles of Care CSP Residential at 2000 Commerce Drive, in Melbourne, Florida, 32904.