John Aloi

John P. Aloi, 90 yrs. old of 29 South Main St. New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully at his home on February 23, 2021 after a long illness.

Mr. Aloi was born on December 27, 1930 in Cortland, the son of Anthony & Lena (Yacano) Aloi.    His childhood was spent in Cortland, NY where he attended the local school.

In 1956 he moved to New Berlin, NY where he was the proprietor of the Eagle Inn for over 20 years.  He was also the co-owner of the Hollywood Restaurant in Cortland, NY from 1966 to 1984 with his brother Joe and sister Dolly.  After selling the Eagle Inn, he and his family owned and operated the White Store Restaurant on Route 8 and later owned Card’s Auto Parts of New Berlin.

He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church of New Berlin.

John is survived by his wife of 69 years, Christine (Brady) Aloi, daughter; Rebecca Nelson and her husband Robert, grandsons; Joseph Nelson of Washington, DC & Michael Nelson of Tempe, AZ, and great grandchildren; Benjamin & Juliet Nelson of Washington, DC and Wyatt Nelson of Tempe, AZ as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, John Aloi Jr. and siblings; Sam & Joseph Aloi and Catherine (Dolly) Card.

A memorial service will be held in the spring.

The family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s name to his favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.