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Obituary For Johnny Vicente Mawyin
Johnny Vicente Mawyin, was born July 5, 1966, to Antonio and Magdalena Mawyin in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was the first of two children and their only son. The young family moved to Long Island City, NY in 1971 to await the birth of his little sister Maria. He attended St. Patrick Elementary school, graduated from Long Island City High School and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ.
Born into a family of soccer legends, Johnny learned to play the "Family Business." All the cousins played phenomenally. He was an exceptional gymnast in high school, competing in many tournaments including the Big Apple Games. However, his true passion was baseball. He started his 'career' at Elmjack Little League, played for the NY Tigers in high school and earned an athletic scholarship to play for FDU's Knights. This switch hitter could pitch 85-90 miles per hour with either arm, something unheard of at the time.
He hung up his bat and glove to pursue a career in sales that spanned over 40 years. It started with an ad for a summer job selling Kirby's door-to-door after Freshmen year. We are certain he dressed his best, looking sharp in a suit and tie. Cousins recall, "When we were little, he wanted to wear a shirt and tie everywhere... even to play in the park. He always wanted to look sharp." Everyone called him "Corbata brava." He was a natural like everything else he attempted. "The customer is always right" he'd say. Their "We Are Positive!" motto was so representative of his outlook on life. Eventually, Kirby drew him to North Carolina in the late 1990's where he met the woman he would fall in love with, build a life and family with.
As a teen, his dad taught him to shoot pool. The sound of a satisfying good break would echo in every home he moved to. Sooner or later, he would build what we now know as "Johnny M.'s Blue Room." Johnny belonged to a vast community of pool players at Breaktime Billiards. He played and watched until the very end...something that his son inherited an innate talent for.
Johnny is survived by his wife Channel Mawyin, children Mariah Mawyin (Michael), Justin and Dominick, his grandson Marcellus Blaney all of Holly Springs, NC, his parents Antonio and Magdalena Mawyin, sister Maria Mawyin, her children Jazmin Mawyin, Adia Vail and Joshua Vail all of Fresh Meadows, NY. He also leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother-in-law, Carolyn Garrick (Leroy); sisters-in-law, Jessica Lewis (Willie) and Sally Bethea; nephews, Josh Richardson and Kenny Washington; nieces, Ebony Coleman and Jasmine Richardson, all of Columbia, South Carolina; his godmother, Sharon Winston of Durham, North Carolina; his aunt-mother, Sally White of Tampa, Florida; and his aunt-mother, Elousie Bracey (Alvin) of Raleigh, North Carolina, along with a host of other relatives and friends who will forever treasure his memory.
Johnny lived for his family, beamed with pride over his children and grandchild. Everyone that knew Johnny knew he was a die-hard New York Mets fan. He tuned the entire world OUT to tune INTO the game. In true Johnny style, he tuned out one last time just as they were eliminated
Public Viewing: 1:00 - 6:00 pm at Trice Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Funeral will be 1:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Burial: Town of Holly Springs Cemetery, 451 W. Earp Street in Holly Springs, NC.
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Vanessa P White sent Red and White Floor Basket for Johnny Vicente Mawyin - October 03, 2025
Jenny Olivo sent Traditional Floor Basket for Johnny Vicente Mawyin - October 02, 2025
Familia Mawyin; reciban nuestro más sincero pésame. Johnny fué un gran amigo, padre, hijo, esposo y magnífico ser humano. Que su alma descanse en paz y que encuentren resignación ante esta grán pérdida. Los elevamos en oración y pensamientos.
Goodbye, dear friend... Your friendship was a treasure. We enjoyed the best moments together. Our connection will endure beyond time and mortality.
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Un hasta luego, llegará el momento en que de a uno vayamos a reunirnos en el paraíso eterno junto a nuestro creador, HASTA PRONTO!!! Dios les dé la fuerza y resignación necesaria a su esposa, hijos, nieto, mi tío Viche, Tia Magda, Mary, sobrinos, para enfrentar estos duros momentos.
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Johnny, rest in peace. I will miss you. We became friends when your mom baby sat my sister and me. We have been friends for over 50 years. We had such much fun in Long Island city, playing stickball, baseball, football and riding our bikes. Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Johnny from my family. May he rest in peace.
Familia Mawyin; reciban nuestro más sincero pésame. John fué un gran amigo, padre, hijo, esposo y magnífico ser humano. Que su alma descanse en paz y que encuentren resignación ante esta grán pérdida. Los elevamos en oración y pensamientos.
Goodbye dear friend... Your friendship was a treasure. We enjoyed the best moments together. Our connection will endure beyond time and mortality.
Johnny M as we all used to call him was the first "New Yorker" I ever met. The attitude, the hustle and the colorful language that I had seen in movies featuring NYC natives was all personified in John. He was fun to be around and a truly genuine person. Beneath the foul language and the bluff exterior was a decent, hardworking human being and a loving family man. Sorry to see him gone too soon. Hope the Mawyin family finds grace and strength in this tough time.
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To my cousin & Kids I'm so sorry for your loss and pray that. God wrap his loving arms around yall and give you peace and comfort in this time sorrow..I love yall pray for peace and comfort..RIP Johnny you will be missed
Se que no hay palabras que puedan consolarlos en estos momentos. Nuestro más sentidas condolencias a toda la familia, en especial a los Tíos Viche y Magda, y prima Mary. Que Dios los llene mucha paz y fortaleza para sobrellevar esta pena. Les mandamos un fuerte abrazo. Grace y Freddy 🙏🤍
Primo querido, ya estás en los brazos del Señor. Nos duele mucho tu partida, solo le pido a Dios que nos de mucha fortaleza para superar este dolor, en especial a los tíos Viche y Magda, a Mari y a toda la familia...
Querido primo Johnny, admiro mucho tu fe y tu valentía. Les diste fuerza y valor a todos los que te rodeaban. Ahora ya estás tranquilo cuidando a los tuyos desde el cielo. Les enviamos nuestras condolencias a los Tíos Viche y Magda, prima Mary y a su amada esposa e hijos. Que Dios los llene de aceptación y fortaleza. Los acompañamos desde la distancia con mucho amor y sentimiento. QPD primo 🙏❤️🌹
Que Dios lo tenga en sus brazos descansando en paz. Un abrazo fuerte para mis queridos tíos Viche y Magda, para mi prima Mary y para sus hijos, sobrinos y familia. Mis oraciones con ustedes 🙏🏻🤍✨
Channel, condolences to you and the Mawyin family. Crystal
Mawyin Family, my heartfelt condolences for your profound loss. I had the privilege of knowing John through our shared love of pool, and I have deep admiration and respect for him. His memory and presence will forever be with us.
To the Mawyin: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Johnny. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to NC over 23 years ago. There are so many memories from playing pool together, taking trips to tournaments and having countless dinners.
See you some day again my friend. We are life long Mets and Giants fans together. Thanks for for the help you gave me when I first started my new job at CPI over 9 years ago. I will never forget you :) 😢
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending all of you so much love and prayers💜
Deepest condolences to the Mawyin family. So many good memories with Johnny. From the pool hall to the Blue room to sharing the misery of being a Mets fan. John was such a positive force and a great friend. He will be missed by many. The Berry Family
Dear Mawyin Family,
I am heartbroken to the passing of Johnny. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. He was not only a beloved son, husband, brother, and father but an extraordinary person who touched the lives of many. I have been fortunate to be his friend for over 26 years and have wonderful memories to remember him by.
May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we all navigate this profound loss.
With deepest sympathy, Vik. 🎱
My deepest condolences to the Mawyin Family. May you find peace and comfort in the love and support of those around you.
Jenny Olivo-Infantozzi
Deepest condolences to all of the Mawyin family. May Gods grace be with you all.
To the Channels and the family. I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for your loss.
Praying for you and the family. Johnny Boy was a great dude. Thae best pool shark I know and lets not tslk about cooking steaks OMG!!! RIH my guy. 1LOVE
My fondest memories of John will always be on the baseball field. The good-natured banter in the dugout and the smile on his face as he was ready to make the play from first will always be the way I remember him. I will miss you, my friend.
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To the Mawyin Family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Johnny lived a full life and didn't allow anything to stop him achieving his goals. His hustle was real and I admired his major moves. Sleep well Brother.
Sorry for your loss he was a great guy.
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I had the good pleasure of working with John for many years and even enjoyed a few Caribbean trips that we won through work. John was a connoisseur of good steak and I enjoyed learning from him. He motivated our team to excel in sales as we learned from his example. John obviously loved his family and I know he will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace as we will see you again soon as children of the Father and believers in Jesus Christ who is the resurrection and the life.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
