- Date Of Birth: May 1, 1952
- Date Of Death: January 4, 2021
- State: Idaho
John M. LoBuono, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 4, 2021, at his home.
John was born May 1, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, to John Anthony LoBuono and Mary Virginia Nichol LoBuono. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated in 1970 from Lindbergh High School.
Growing up, John spent his summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin on Tomahawk Lake. He formed a life-long love of the Greater Yellowstone area, especially the wilderness areas and wildlife. He enjoyed football, hiking, boating, backpacking, skiing, fishing, and sharing these experiences with his family and friends.
John served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class. He spent 4 years active duty overseas–Vietnam, Com 7th Fleet Japan, and the Asian Theatre. He received an honorable discharge in 1979.
John graduated Cum Laude in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Idaho, Moscow.
John worked with the Greater Moscow, ID, and the Greater Pocatello, ID, Chambers of Commerce. John went on to establish the advertising firm of LoBuono and Associates/Eagle Rock Productions. John was also a part time Real Estate Agent at Century 21 in Idaho Falls.
John was a member of Rotary International in Pocatello and Idaho Falls. He was a Board Member of the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Commission. He was also a Board Member of the Idaho Falls Auditorium District.
John is survived by his sister, Mary Bryden (John) of South Lake Tahoe, CA; brothers, George LoBuono (Maria) of Davis, CA, and Robert LoBuono of Neunkirchen am Brand, Germany; step-children, Jennifer Pettingill and Wesley Stone; nieces, Emily, Celia, and Caroline; and nephews, Ross, Adrian, Elias, and Pascal.
John also leaves behind life long friends, Ron and Jeanne Dorr of Windsor, CO, Frank and Jennifer Nuding of Pocatello, ID, and many others. John’s dog, Tucker, and cat, Sylvester, are being lovingly cared for by Randy Stone and Lori LoBuono.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary V. Nichol LoBuono; father, John LoBuono; and his brother, Mathew LoBuono.
