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East Rutherford's John D. Zoidis, M.D., Loved The Beatles And The Beach

John D. Zoidis, M.D., 63, of East Rutherford passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 29. John was born in Bronx, NY to John and Margaret (Barbato) and raised in Pelham Manor, NY. After graduating Pelham Memorial High School, John attended Fairfield University and St. George’s University School of Medicine (in Grenada). He previously lived in New Rochelle, NY and Fairfield, CT before moving to East Rutherford in 2013. 

John Zoidis, M.D., called the Bronx, Pelham Manor, NY, New Rochelle, NY, and Fairfield, CT home before settling in East Rutherford in 2013.

John Zoidis, M.D., called the Bronx, Pelham Manor, NY, New Rochelle, NY, and Fairfield, CT home before settling in East Rutherford in 2013.

Photo Credit: The Zoidis Family
John Zoidis could often be found on the beach or near the water.

John Zoidis could often be found on the beach or near the water.

Photo Credit: The Zoidis Family
John played rhythm guitar for the A2Z band out of New Rochelle, NY. His favorite band was the Beatles.

John played rhythm guitar for the A2Z band out of New Rochelle, NY. His favorite band was the Beatles.

Photo Credit: The Zoidis Family
John left medical practice in the 1990s and worked at several pharmaceutical companies in medical information.

John left medical practice in the 1990s and worked at several pharmaceutical companies in medical information.

Photo Credit: The Zoidis Family

John left medical practice in the early 1990s to begin work at several pharmaceutical companies in medical information. At the time of his passing, John was Associate Director Medical Communications at LEO Pharma of Denmark at their offices in Madison, NJ focusing on dermatology medications. He had previous positions at several companies such as Novartis and Bayer with a concentration on oncology and dermatology drugs.

Dr. Zoidis had a passion for music, especially the Beatles and the solo careers of the group’s members. He enjoyed playing the rhythm guitar with his former bandmates in the A2Z Band of New Rochelle. John could often be found at the beach or on the water. He was a former member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Pre-deceased by his parents, John is survived by his partner Rick Ardis, his sister Ann Zoidis-Bishop (Charles), and many cousins and close friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, which is at 280 Washington Ave. in New Rochelle, NY. Interment of ashes will take place afterwards at 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s-Putnam Cemetery at 399 North Street in Greenwich, CT. Following the graveside service, a 1 p..m. Tribute Luncheon will celebrate John’s life and memory at Juliano’s Caterers at 700 Main Street in New Rochelle.

In honor of John’s work with oncology drugs and remembrance of family who passed from cancer, a memorial fund supporting cancer research with the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been created. 

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