John Anthony Macchio Jr. – of Bayonne, passed away unexpectedly with his wife of many years on Friday January 3 ^rd 2020, he was 65.  Born in Long Island, NY,  John worked as a truck driver for many years before retiring.  He was a kind and caring person who was loved by family and friends alike.  John was the devoted husband to Bali (nee: Novoa) Macchio and the beloved father to Steve Macchio, Christie Debeneadto, April Macchio, Dana McCarthy (John), Tara Hanley (Dennis) and the late Robert Macchio; as well as being the cherished grandfather to Jordan, Michael, Sophia, Victoria, Lily & Liam.  He is survived by his sister-in-law Maureen Dias (Dennis) and a host of other loving family members and dear friends.  Visitation will be Wednesday January 8 ^th from 4-8 PM at Migliaccio Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy Blvd. (at 33 ^rd St) in Bayonne. John will be laid to rest with his wife on Friday January 10 ^th at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Those wishing to attend, please meet at the funeral home between 10-11AM.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Islandview Court Fire Victims.  Gift Cards should be mailed to c/o B ayonne E conomic O pportunity F oundation, 555 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002 or donate via their website at www.BEOF.org .