John Arthur

Fletcher

John Arthur Fletcher, 91, passed away on November 6, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida.

Mr. Fletcher was born on November 24, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Esther Fletcher. He made Boca Raton his home with his partner Judith Shasek, having previously resided in Jensen Beach and Miami, Florida.

John enjoyed a distinguished career in law enforcement and security. He served as Chief of Police in Miami Shores and was a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He later served as Director of Security for Joe Robbie and the Miami Dolphins and was a member of the security team for the Atlanta Olympic Games. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He also worked as a legal consultant for Jones & Fletcher Consulting.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, John had a zest for life. He loved music, the ocean, and especially enjoyed traveling. He was known as an unofficial food critic when it came to fine dining and took great pleasure in sharing his travel and restaurant recommendations with others. Above all, John was incredibly generous and had a way of making everyone he met feel welcome & special.

Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) McGrew of Panama City, Florida, and Kathleen (Anthony) Sorrentino of Wesley Chapel, Florida; grandchildren, Paul Standtke III of Dearborn, Michigan, Jordan Reynolds of Panama City, Florida, and Michelangelo Barbaccia of New Orleans, Louisiana; great-grandchild, Carmello Standtke of Dearborn, Michigan; life partner, Judith Shasek of Boca Raton, Florida; and brother, Joseph (Jean) Fletcher of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Esther Fletcher, and his brother, Henry Fletcher.

Burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida with full military honors.