John J. Cristalli, 67, of Gulf Breeze, FL formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Pennsauken, NJ departed this life, peacefully on Saturday, June 21,2014, with his loving companion Niki Fiedler by his side. He was the beloved son of the late Frances (Anderson) and Pasquale Cristalli. John is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Linda), Michael (Karen), Anthony and Frank (Joanna); niece Pamela Cristalli and nephew Joseph M. Cristalli and many more relatives and friends. John was a distinguished veteran of the Vietnam War, serving two tours of duty and earning two Purple Hearts. Throughout his adult life he remained close with his comrades in arms. John was a good soul, an intellectual who loved his family and embraced his Italian Heritage. He lived a memorable life and will be forever missed by all who loved him. A Private Memorial service will be held locally. A Memorial gathering and celebration of John's life will be held from 2-7pm Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Cristalli's residence, 449 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ. If you wish memorial donations in John's name may be made to the Wounded Warriors woundedwarriorproject.org Covenant Hospice, 5041 N 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504, or a Hospice organization in your area.