John Floyd Chiota

John Floyd Chiota, age 74, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on May 27, 2026. Born on September 25, 1951, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Celia Clemente Chiota.

John's family was the center of his life, and his children and grandchildren were truly his pride and joy. He treasured every moment spent cheering them on at sporting events and creating cherished memories during family trips to Disney.

A longtime pharmacist in Erie, John dedicated many years of service caring for others within his community. He was also known for his remarkable strength and resilience, becoming Erie's first open-heart surgery patient in 1962.

John was a proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and remained a devoted Pitt football and basketball fan throughout his life, always enjoying the opportunity to watch and support his beloved Panthers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Overly.

John is survived by his loving sister, Carmella LaFuria and her husband, Angelo; his son, Christopher Chiota and his wife, Amanda; and his daughter, Natalie Martineau and her husband, Christopher. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Hunter, Gabrielle, and Breelyn Martineau, and Nicholas, Nathan, and Alyssa Chiota.

Family and friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Tuesday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.