With a heavy heart I am distressed to inform everyone, John’s prognosis is not good in terms of recovery. He is responsive at the moment with his eyes, but not sure how long that will last. We encourage you to go soon to see John within the next three weeks. We need a miracle and maybe if his friends visit, things could change for John.
I’m sorry to give this update.
Hi Fred thanks for the updates on John. There’s many of us praying for a miracle 🙏
Thank you Fred. Our hearts are broken. Prayers continue for my dear friend. Miracles do happen and I’m holding out hope.
I am so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. I’ve been friends with John since the mid-90’s when he lived in Atlanta. Please tell John that I am thinking of him and sending a big hug, and that I’m hoping for his recovery.
Thank you for keeping us informed Fred! We’re holding on to hope and sending all our prayers, love and positive energy to our dear John! Miracles do happen and the love of his friends, Max and family surrounding him can make a difference! Please know you and your family are not alone! We are all holding John in our hearts 🫂🙏✨
Thinking of you John and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. You’re a strong guy. Hang in there buddy. I do believe in miracles. Praying to the miracle gods to send one your way.
Fred and Johnny- All of Boston and New England are saying prayers and love for our beloved John There are still many “how’s it going” for Johnny
We are praying for a Christmas miracle. This is so heartbreaking.
Fred and family, Our God is a God of miracles. We will be praying for His supernatural healing for Johnny.
Thank you Fred for sharing. Sending prayers with much love to John.
So very sad. I am in Mexico until Sunday. Will go Monday.
Merry Christmas to all. I saw John today and he seemed very alert especially when he saw the “Whispering Angel” rose I brought him. All he needed was a haircut. 🙂 I am hopeful that miracles will happen – he looked at me in the eye from one end of the bed continuously to the other side whilst I was leaving. I hope many would see what I saw. Love to him and his family.
I believe in miracles and know John feels the strength and love of family and friends – we all continue to send prayers for his recovery.
I am so sorry to learn this tragic news. Please tell John that we are all praying for him I cannot hear the song “Upside Down” by Diana Ross without seeing John singing it in our house when we were kids jumping from bed to bed in Patti and JoAnne’s bedroom. ❤️
Fred, please tell John that Uncle Angelo is thinking about him. Miracles do happen and I know your mother is watching over him. I am praying for a miracle.
Keeping you in our prayers- Rich and Pete
I am so saddened by hearing the news. Please tell him love and praying and hope to see his smiling face and loving personality! Simply not fair! Thinking of all of John’s family!
John I am praying for you every day. Love you buddy. Keep fighting.
Oh Fred, so sorry to hear this news. We are thinking about John and praying for him. Believe in miracles. Many prayers for Johnny.
Keeping John close in our thoughts and gathering our collective strength — sending all the hopeful, healing energy I have to John, to his brother Fred, and to everyone who loves him.
Praying for you John and sending you the best vibes for a full recovery.
We plan to stop by and see you on Wednesday, John! Be strong and know that your friends and family love you and will be there to help you recover. See you on the 31st!! Steve and Diego
God’s peace, comfort and strength are my prayers for you John. Know that I have been thinking of you every day since Fred shared the news with me. Keep the faith, my friend.
Sending you love and light John – you are so loved! Praying for you everyday.
Dear Fred, the blessed family of John, and all friends — who, thanks to John, are so many.
We love you all very much. We truly believe in miracles and in recovery.
Even though we are physically far away, we remain deeply united by the immense love you have always given us.
We are together in thought, in prayer, and in affection, wrapped in this same love that sustains, strengthens, and guides your recovery.
Dear Fred,
I sent you an e mail – don’t know if you saw it. We are sending all the positive energies we can gather up to get John up and on his feet as soon as possible. Your brother is so loved by so many people all over the world. Last night I was going through old photos back from 2009 when John came here to Israel and to Jordan. I found more pics when we went met up in London and saw Priscilla together. Great memories – and we will make more! Keep strong and please know how many people are thinking of him and routing for him. He will be well!
Russell, Avi and many more
I’m so saddened by this news but like so many here, am hoping for a miracle. If anyone deserves one, it’s John. Sending lots of love and positive healing vibes to John and all who love him.
I met John in Chicago more than twenty years ago, before he became CEO of IGLTA, and our connection was immediate. When I later moved to Fort Lauderdale, he was the very first to cross the threshold of my new home. And even when distance separated us, our bond never wavered—we were always close in spirit.
John is a man of great strength, kindness, and courage—a true fighter. I know he is doing everything within his power to heal, to rise, and to find his way back to full strength.
We send John, his family, and all who love him our deepest love, light, and healing energy.
Fred, thank you for providing these updates and all that you are doing for John. This is such devastating news but I remain hopeful as do so many of his friends and colleagues. His strength and tenacity are legendary and I am praying for a positive outcome. Please let him know how much he is loved!
Tanzella! Sending continuous prayers your way my friend. Keep fighting! Jackson.
Tanzella Family & Friends,
I’m praying hard the Johnny will get through this! The last 12 months have brought a lot of pain & grief my way & a healing miracle for Johnny would help immensely.
I am dealing with a foot issue that prevents me from coming to see him anytime soon. I’d love nothing more than to see him & hug Max.
to all Tanzella Family.
I just got informed about John health condition. We send you the best energy not only for him but to the whole family. it’s the time to be close to each other. Miracles happens…
We love you John …
Marco Arellano
John, Jaime and I are sending you all of the strength and love we can muster. You have always been such a positive, caring and joyful person and we look forward to the day when we can celebrate life with you in this way again. We’ll see you soon. Keep up the good fight, friend.