Born on November 14, 1934 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Susan Kidney.
John worked for the United States Postal Service in Bloomfield, NJ, as a letter carrier for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marion J. Copp Kidney, his daughter, Diane Bartiromo and her husband Louis of Palmer Twp., Pa., her beloved grandchildren; Amy-Lynn, Jennifer, Byron and Caitlin, along with his great-grandchildren; Caleb, Rachel, Alden, Allison, Braxton, Daniel, Liam and Mason. At the request of Mr. Kidney there will be no services.