John Ariale, 36, passed away on Saturday July 8, 2017 after a brief illness at MidState Medical Center.

Born on October 1, 1980 he was the son of James and Cynthia (Lorette) Ariale. A lifelong resident of Meriden, John was a graduate of H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, class of 1998. He worked as a machinist for Habasit America in Middletown. John liked motorcycles, dirt biking, four wheeling and working on his truck. He loved being outdoors; golfing, snowboarding, camping and swimming in the pool. A loving son, brother and uncle, he will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his sister Janna Peruta; two nieces: Delilah and Molly Peruta all three of Middletown; his maternal grandmother Alice Lorette of Meriden; paternal grandmother Marion Ariale of Meriden and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather John Lorette, Sr. and paternal grandfather Frederick Ariale, Sr.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday July 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. in the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.smithruzzofuneralhome.com .