John Vitella Warren transitioned, peacefully, at his home in
Sterling, VA on December 4, 2024. He was born July 14, 1937 in
Pittsylvania, VA to the late Hugo Vitella and Roberta Josephine Wright. He was the
second of nine siblings born in this union. Surviving siblings are Howard, Roberta,
Brenda and Joyce. Surviving in-laws are Elizabeth and Teresa. He was predeceased by siblings
Evelyn, Charlie, Thomas, Willie and Steve and in-laws Judith and Willie.

John graduated from Virginia State College with a BS degree in Agriculture
and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the ROTC program. He served
10 years in the U.S. Army with valor and distinction: receiving the National
Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal,
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and Two Overseas Bars. John, Captain, in the
US Army Quartermaster division was honorably discharged in 1972.

John was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Jean for 59 years. He was a
loving and supportive father to his two children: John Vitella Warren, Jr. and
Jennifer (Eric). Jennifer's daughter, Skyler Vaughn, is his one and only
grandchild who was the joy of his life.

John was a member of Christ Fellowship Church in Herndon, VA under
former Pastor Enoch Butler and the current Pastor Walter Hamilton, III,
where he served as Deacon and later accepted a call to serve as Elder,
Treasurer of the Church, member of the Food Bank ministry and various other ministries
as led by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

In his spare time, John enjoyed collecting coins, travelling – nationally and internationally, reading and photographing nature.
John was an amazing and humble man and will be missed.