John F. Lindig

John Lindig, 78, of Copake, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 24, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn on February 15, 1946 to the late Robert Edward Lindig Sr. and Lucia (Becker) Lindig.

John was a lifelong mechanic and motorhead who enjoyed fixing and working on cars. Growing up on Long Island, he and his brother were heavily involved with the WestHampton Raceway. They were collectively known as the “Beards of Hicksville.” He also enjoyed car shows and reminiscing about the days gone past. A devoted family man,  John loved spending holidays with his family. He was also known for his cooking, baking and love of music.

John is survived by his three devoted children, Elizabeth Lucia Lindig, Michael John Lindig and Darrell LeRoy Lindig and his wife Caterina. He also leaves behind 10 loving grandchildren, Samantha, Joseph, Laura, Alyssa, John, Tanner, Faith, Matthew, Marcello and Evangeline. Also, fourteen great grandchildren, his brother; Robert E. Lindig Jr. and his wife Janice. In addition to his three nieces, Danielle, Roberta and Nicole, he also leaves many cousins.

A time for sharing memories and offering condolences will be on Monday evening, July 1st from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, 8063 Route 22, Copake. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday at 10:00am also from the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Copake Falls. Donation's in John's memory may be made to Our Lady of Hope Parish, Copake Falls.