John W. Lewis (American Flag) peacefully passed away on February 26, 2022 in North Tonawanda, New York. He attended Kenmore High School, and studied education at Buffalo State College. Veteran, teacher, and coach, John touched many lives. He was a Devoted father of Katherine (Foula Dimopoulos) Lewis, Caroline (Jeremy) Samples, and Michael (Danielle) Lewis. Loving grandfather of Molly Samples and Grace Lewis. John is also survived by former spouse Joan (Miller) Lewis, sister Lynn Dill, and nephew Jason Dill. The Family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. Thursday, March 3 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m for Memorial Visitations and a Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in John’s memory to the Erie County SPCA (https://yourspca.org/tributegifts). Please share online condolences at www.mertzfh.com .