John Deely

On 8/4/2025, John Martin Deely of Tarrytown, NY, passed away at the age of 83 in Palm Springs, CA. John is predeceased by his dad Dr. John J. Deely, and mom Anne Brooks Deely, and his sister Anne C. Elbery. He is survived by his sister Janet Deely and her partner Lillian, nephews William Elbery and wife Madeline, Mark Elbery, niece Lynn Elbery Cavanagh, as well as two grandnephews and three grandnieces.

Upon graduating from college, John was drafted into the army where he did a tour in Vietnam, and received The Bronze Star Medal. After his service, John settled in NYC in 1972 and started his career in the fashion industry in retail sales for the Izod division of General Mills. Later, John was hired by Kimberly Knitwear as the accounts executive dealing with major retailers across the country. In 1979 he became the VP of Sales and Marketing for Castleberry until he retired in 1993.

John then moved to Falls Village, CT where he continued his joys of skiing, golfing, cooking, and entertaining friends. He also took up horseback riding and entered many events with his beloved horse Reno. Deciding he wanted a warmer client, John moved to Palm Springs, CA in 2014.

Because of his outgoing and warm nature, John formed many special friendships during his lifetime.

A life well lived, John will be missed.