John Reifenberg III, of Milton, passed away unexpectedly February 20, 2022.

John leaves behind his beloved partner Sarah Fryc of Braintree. John will also be missed by his mother, Kristie Randall and her husband Dwight Dewsnap of Milton and father John Reifenberg Jr. and his wife Janet of East Lansing, Michigan. John was brother to Erica Reifenberg, her husband Dean Tantin and their daughter Lise of Salt Lake City, Utah, Paul Reifenberg of Los Angeles, California, Alexander Reifenberg of East Lansing, Michigan and Stephanie Reifenberg of Boulder, Colorado. John will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins who have happily shared his life.

John loved to write, ride his motorcycle on long trips with friends and create objects as a blacksmith. He would join friends each year and visit King Richard’s Faire, wearing chainmail that he crafted himself. He also loved hiking with their dog Monte, going to Patriots games in Section 314 and exploring the final frontier of space.

There will be a celebration of John’s life at East Congregational Church, 610 Adams Street, Milton, Saturday March 5 at 4:00 PM. Dessert collation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn., 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.