Obituary of John F. Powers

Powers, John F., 81, of Palm Bay, passed away April 1, 2016. John was born in Elmira, NY on August 9, 1934 to Herold and Geraldine Powers. He was a long time resident of Pine City, NY and retired from the railroad after 40 years. After retiring he moved to Melbourne. He is survived by his sons Robert (Linda) and Chris (Jan) Powers; grandchildren Kelli Ann (James) Price, Brian (Elezia) Powers, Tim (Dominique) Powers, Kristen Tremblay, Keri (Brian) Bednarski and John J. Powers; great grandchildren Kaci, Dillon, Jacob, Braden, Lucas, Jaxon, Matthew, Makenna, Joseph, Jordan, Alexia and Camden.A public viewing will be on Monday, April 4th from 5-8 p.m. at Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral, 1001 Hickory St., Melbourne, 321-724-2222. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at Ascension Catholic Church, 2950 North Harbor City Blvd, at 12 Noon. Arrangements by Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care, Palm Bay, 321-724-2224. Please share memories and sign guestbook at www.afcfcare.com.In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of John to the Means Garrison Endowment for Nursing Excellence, www.health-first.org/foundation/giving or mail gifts to Health First Foundation, 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, FL, 32901, 321-434-7353. The Means Garrison Endowment for Nursing Excellence will help fund continuing education programs, as well as scholarships for our nurses.