John Klos, resident of Pearl River, N.Y., passed away Sept. 30, 2026, at the age of 78.
John was born Sept. 6, 1948, in Englewood, N.J., to Peter and Helen (Safstrom) Klos. He graduated from Nyack High School Class of 1966 and Alfred University in 1970 .
John worked for over 30 years at Orange and Rockland Utilities, where he made many lifelong friendships and met the love of his life, Nancy Buhler.
The couple married in 1974 and began their life together in Valley Cottage, N.Y., where they raised their two children. In addition to working at Orange and Rockland Utilities, John also worked for the Rockland County Solid Waste Authority, where he continued making many close friendships.
John was an avid New York Football Giants fan. He was also very devoted to health, and spent many years as a spin instructor where he was lovingly known as “Johnny K.”
Following retirement, Nancy and John moved to Cape May, where they fulfilled their retirement dream. John was a trolley driver for Cape May MAC and truly enjoyed “chauffeuring” people around town for the various tours.
Above all else, John was a loving husband, father and grandfather whose greatest joy came from his family. John and Nancy made countless memories with their children and grandchildren. He took tremendous pride in the accomplishments of his grandchildren and was affectionately known as “Buddy.”
John is survived by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Nancy; daughter Katherine and son in-law Sean Sullivan of Pearl River, N.Y.; son Peter and daughter in-law Janelle of Park Ridge, N.J.; and his four beloved grandchildren Maggie, Mikayla, Ryan and Drew.
He is also survived by his sister Karen Daly, nephew Kris Daly and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
John will be remembered for his loving nature, generosity and giant personality.
