John E. Boardman, 39, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, in Little Falls Hospital, following a brief illness. John was born on August 26, 1973, in Herkimer, the son of Clifford D. Boardman, Sr. and Julia Rose Downs and was educated in Herkimer schools. At one time, John was employed with Tri-State Industrial Laundries. He was a member of the American Legion Herkimer Post #38 SAL. John was an avid sport fan especially of the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his son, John E. Boardman, Jr. of Frankfort; his mother, Julia Rose Congdon of Ilion; his father, Clifford D. Boardman, Sr. of Herkimer; his siblings, Cheryl Brown and her fiancée, James Carbone, Sr. of Frankfort, Kandy and Michael Bush of Ilion and Brian K. Boardman of Herkimer; three very close and special friends, Sandra Knoupf of Herkimer with whom he resided, Jenifer Canter of Frankfort and Robert Gushue of Mohawk. John was predeceased by his brother, Clifford D. Boardman, Jr. in 2008. John's funeral will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 4 p.m. from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St, Herkimer, with Pastor Gene Kipper, officiating. Interment will be made in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.