John Wojtowicz (1945 - 2006) passed away on January 2nd, 2006 at the age of 60. John was a native of Brooklyn, New York, who served in the United States Marine Corps before working as a wedding photographer and hairdresser. He was an advocate for LGBTQ rights, and was the inspiration for the 1975 movie, "Dog Day Afternoon". John was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Wojtowicz, as well as his companion, Ernest Aron. He is survived by his children, Donna Damico, Val Wojtowicz, and Marianne Wojtowicz. He will be missed greatly by all of his family and friends.