John Wyman of Gainesville, Fla., and Martha’s Vineyard, died on June 3, 2009.

He was born August 2, 1935 to Abel John Mason and Lorraine Lynde Wyman in Burlington, Vt.

He was preceded in death by his younger son, John Jeffrey Wyman, and is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jacqueline Oma Wyman; two children, James Blake Wyman and his wife, Barbara, of King George, Va.; and Janet Sue Sicoli of Basking Ridge, N.J.; a daughter in law, Karen Wyman, of Whitehouse Station, N.J.; a brother, Dr. Frederick N. Wyman and his family of Chestertown, Md; as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Wyman graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, earned his master’s degree from Xavier University and his doctorate degree from Pace University. He was also a graduate of the M.I.T. Sloan fellowship program. He was a pioneer in the telemarketing industry while working for AT& T and is the author of several books on the subject. After retiring from AT& T, he returned to the University of Florida as a professor in the business management department and served as a business consultant to many firms in the Gainesville area.

His passion was his family and cheering for the Gators’ athletic teams.

A private ceremony will take place at Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge, N.J. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the charity of your choice.