NEW BERLIN - John P. Aloi, 90, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 23, 2021, following a long illness.

Mr. Aloi was born on Dec. 27, 1930, in Cortland, the son of Anthony and Lena (Yacano) Aloi.

His childhood was spent in Cortland, where he attended the local school.

In 1956, he moved to New Berlin, where he was proprietor of the Eagle Inn for more than 20 years. He was also co-owner of the Hollywood Restaurant in Cortland, 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, D.C. and Michael Nelson of Tempe, Arizona; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Juliet Nelson of Washington, D.C. and Wyatt Nelson of Tempe, Arizona; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, John Aloi Jr. and siblings, Sam and 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 Children's Hospital.

Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin.