Obituary for John Henry Lewin Jr.
South Glens Falls / NYC
John Henry Lewin Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 with his family by his side. John is survived by his beloved and supportive wife Casey Granton, and the daughter he was so proud of Courtney Lewin.
Born November 28, 1948 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Banach) Lewin.
John joined the United States Army achieving the rank of Sergeant E5, proudly serving his country from 1969-1971. Nicknamed “Bird” by fellow officers for his unique whistle, John retired from the Transit Police branch of the NYPD in 1991.
John and his wife Casey were together for 25 loving years, marrying on October 23, 2015.
He was loved by so many for his amazing sense of humor, generosity and kind nature. He enjoyed horse
racing, most especially Saratoga Race Track, playing cards, gambling, shooting pool, Motown music, dancing, a good cocktail, and time with fellow retired Transit Police Officers. He was a devoted father and uncle, who loved fishing with his daughter and taking his nephews to the movies.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his niece, Kimberly Lewin; grandmother-in-law, Mary
Edith Granton.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Casey Granton; daughter, Courtney Lewin (David
Gardiner); brother, Edward Lewin (Judy); sister-in-law, Elizabeth Granton-Monaghan (K.C.) niece, Tracy
Lewin; nephews, Jack Monaghan, Casey Monaghan, Eric Lewin (Alyson), and Jason Lewin (Jennifer);
goddaughter, Carol Gomez; godson, Michael Cassidy (Jennifer).
He was a member of St. Michael’s Church in South Glens Falls and Church of the Holy Family in NYC. John
also was a member of NYCPBA.
Friends and family may call from 10 am to 11 am on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church 80
Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Due to state regulations only 73 people are allowed in the building at a time. Masks and social distancing are required.
A funeral mass will be held following the calling hour at 11 am at St. Michael’s Church with Rev. Guy A. Childs pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in John’s name can be made to the Wesley Foundation, Memory Care Center, 131
Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or online at thewesleycommunity.org.
John Henry Lewin Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 with his family by his side. John is survived by his beloved and supportive wife Casey Granton, and the daughter he was so proud of Courtney Lewin.
Born November 28, 1948 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Banach) Lewin.
John joined the United States Army achieving the rank of Sergeant E5, proudly serving his country from 1969-1971. Nicknamed “Bird” by fellow officers for his unique whistle, John retired from the Transit Police branch of the NYPD in 1991.
John and his wife Casey were together for 25 loving years, marrying on October 23, 2015.
He was loved by so many for his amazing sense of humor, generosity and kind nature. He enjoyed horse
racing, most especially Saratoga Race Track, playing cards, gambling, shooting pool, Motown music, dancing, a good cocktail, and time with fellow retired Transit Police Officers. He was a devoted father and uncle, who loved fishing with his daughter and taking his nephews to the movies.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his niece, Kimberly Lewin; grandmother-in-law, Mary
Edith Granton.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Casey Granton; daughter, Courtney Lewin (David
Gardiner); brother, Edward Lewin (Judy); sister-in-law, Elizabeth Granton-Monaghan (K.C.) niece, Tracy
Lewin; nephews, Jack Monaghan, Casey Monaghan, Eric Lewin (Alyson), and Jason Lewin (Jennifer);
goddaughter, Carol Gomez; godson, Michael Cassidy (Jennifer).
He was a member of St. Michael’s Church in South Glens Falls and Church of the Holy Family in NYC. John
also was a member of NYCPBA.
Friends and family may call from 10 am to 11 am on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church 80
Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Due to state regulations only 73 people are allowed in the building at a time. Masks and social distancing are required.
A funeral mass will be held following the calling hour at 11 am at St. Michael’s Church with Rev. Guy A. Childs pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in John’s name can be made to the Wesley Foundation, Memory Care Center, 131
Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or online at thewesleycommunity.org.