John Xavier Adiletta, age 77, of Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away on January 12, 2026.

Son of the late Joseph George Adiletta and Claire Fischer Adiletta, John was born in Westbury, NY and raised in Greenwich, CT, moving to Thompson, CT during his high school years.  The eldest of six children, John valued family above all else.  He was industrious, self-reliant and, as his stories often illustrated, unafraid to occasionally break the rules.

A graduate of Clark University, John became a respected business leader and seasoned executive with a long career of shaping and growing companies in the telecommunications, technology, and corporate services sectors.  He was widely recognized for his vision, strategic leadership, and his ability to guide organizations through periods of growth and transition.  He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Aquis Communications Group, Inc., a company he co-founded and helped transform into a full-service telecommunications provider.  He also served in executive leadership and director roles for a range of companies and was sought after for his sharp intellect, decisive manner, and extensive experience in operations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

More than anything else, John was most proud of his two children, Joe and Julie.  He never laughed harder or opened his arms wider than when he was with them.  As they grew their own families, John delighted in their successes, the funny stories that always followed, and time spent with their partners and children.  He loved nothing more than sharing a special meal together or thoughtfully helping them think through a problem.

John will be deeply missed by his son, Joseph (Erin) Adiletta; daughter Julie (Dave) Boyle; and grandchildren Lincoln, Amelia, Casey, Jasper, Damon and Maeve.  He also leaves behind his beloved partner of twenty-five years, Barbara Baecht; and siblings, William (Susan) Adiletta, Patricia (Jeff) Brigman, Joseph (Dawn) Adiletta, Mark (Deborah) Adiletta, and Matthew (Karen) Adiletta.  He is survived by seventeen nieces and nephews, about whom he enjoyed receiving updates; and his longtime friend and mother of his children, Lynn Szafran.

His family and friends will miss his exuberant hugs, his hearty laugh, and his appreciation for quantitative analysis.  He was deeply loved.

Details regarding services and memorial arrangements will be shared family and friends.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Christmas is for Children/ Holiday Hope at https://www.holidayhopechildren.org/donations or to Holiday Hope, P.O. Box 214, Basking Ridge, NJ  07920.  Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.