John lived a long and full life. He passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 102. John lived with my wife and I in Honolulu and remained very independent until just a few months before he passed.
Below you will find a little more about John including memories of his years in WWII.
1923 -2026
Left; 4 year old John with family. Above; John at Carson Beach, South Boston in 1931. Below; John drilling with the HPH Cadets after school and weekends in 1941.
Hyde Park High School 1942
John approaches 100 years old
and continues to enjoy his music.
Interment on May 12, 2026
John S. Anusewicz passed on January 7, 2026 and arrangements began to have his interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. The planning included an Honor Guard from the U.S Army for an American flag presentation with a bugler playing taps. The day in May was chosen to allow for time to plan the trip as well as the expectation for warmer weather. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. A perfect day to say goodbye.
Anusewicz's, Tom and Jesseph "Skip"
Lorraine and Skip A., Wayne Coulson, David Titus, Paul Peavey and Jamie A.
"Nellie B"
2017 - 76th Anniversary - Pearl Harbor Day / Admiral Scott Swift (Commander of the Pacific Fleet) with John
December 7, 2018 - 77th Anniversary - Pearl Harbor Day
78th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019 -
A beautiful day at Pearl Harbor / Honolulu / Hawaii
Each veteran was assigned an escort to
assist throughout the morning.
Lt. Lee Warwick with Tom & John
It was a pleasure to have spent some time
with Lee. Mahalo!
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A final tribute for the veterans on departure
"The Walk of Honor"
Tom & John Anusewicz and Steve Dyer
John didn't attend Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2021 but did get a chance to contribute. Rishi Sharma of Remember WWII was in Honolulu and came by the house to interview John. John talks about his time in France, Belgium and Germany in 1944/45. ​
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Check out the Remember WWII website
< more about Rishi Sharma on website above.
