John A. Bianucci
John Alexander Bianucci, 69, of Advance, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Advance.
He was born April 2, 1956, in Winston Salem, to the late Anna Juanita Irvine and Alexander Louis Bianucci. John graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1974 and went on to attend Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1978.
Following graduation, he began his career with Dayco Tire and Rubber Company in Waynesville. In 1978, he married Melanie Newsome, and together they shared 21 years of marriage and were blessed with two sons, Jason Alexander Bianucci, born April 1,1984, and Anthony Edward Bianucci, born October 15, 1986.
He later worked at Frigidaire Corporation in Asheville and was married to Jennie Campbell until 2012. They were longtime residents of Hendersonville.
An entrepreneur at heart, he founded an employment services business in Hendersonville and co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting immigrant families. Through this work, he advocated for thousands of individuals as they navigated the challenges of the U.S. immigration system, leaving a meaningful legacy of service and compassion in his community.
He found great joy in playing tennis, golf, and racquetball, and he loved boating, traveling, and, above all, spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Mary Papini and Bruno Bianucci of Vintondale, PA; maternal grandparents, Anna Ruby Hailey and Perle Edward Irvine of Kansas City, MO; a son, Jason Alexander Bianucci from Tobaccoville in 2024; a stepdaughter, Jessica Holbert; and brother-in-law, Herbert Turner.
He is survived by a son, Anthony Edward Bianucci; stepson, Jackson Stump; his sisters, Annette Turner of Advance and Tina Brabandt-Chadwick (Sid) of Winston-Salem; nephew, Michael Albert Brabandt Jr.; and longtime pet and K-9 companion, Nucci.
A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at St Clements Episcopal Church, Clemmons.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity.