Sad news, ICTA member and Checker Cab operator, John DiDomizio passed away Tuesday morning on June 23rd. Our condolences to his family and friends. Here’s the back story on John’s fleet.
For close to ten years John had built a significant fleet of Checkers that operated out of Clearwater, Florida. All
were restored and brought back to a condition where they could again provide reliable taxicab service 24 hours a day.
In 2018 John informed us that he was liquidating the business and selling the entire fleet. This past March we received John’s last update. “The fleet has been sold in pieces to people all over the US. Some are going to be in movies others will be garaged and will be fully restored for personal collections. I’m proud to of had them all these years that I have, there a great group of cars I wish everyone that owns one all the best to enjoy. It’s a beautiful area to keep a life I truly love these cars enjoy everyone. God bless.”
I’ve seen those cabs in person tho I never had the chance to meet the owner
I took over NY cab and limo and unfortunately the checker cars was part of the fleet as they was being sold many of people stopped and looked and wanted pictures we much obliged john took very much pride in his checker cabs I wish I would of kept one for myself john taught me the history of the checker cabs and I even got to drive one john I think you for the knowledge you in stored in me and now wish I could find one I could afford to dedicate to john heaven has gained a great man rip my brother