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John A. Churilla

John Churilla Obituary

CHURILLA - John A., aka "Jack". Age 66 on October 30, 2008. Veteran of US Air Force. Boxed professionally. Accomplished playwright. He enjoyed acting and stock car racing. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of Darren, Melissa, Chad and Jaclyn. Dear brother of Mary Ann Wilson. Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday. Funeral Mass 10:30am Tuesday St. Patrick's RC Church Smithtown, NY. Cremation to follow at Washington Memorial Park. www.branchfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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18 Entries

Marie churilla

May 25, 2025

Hi sweetheart, well we are at our birthday time you May 28, me May 29, oh how I miss you. If only I could hear your voice and see you smile even for a few minutes. Your grandson Jaime Logan will be 16 on my birthday. He is such a beautiful child. He is quite intelligent. Melissa was pregnant and you took such care of her. You passed before he was born. DJ Darren´s son is 14 . He inherited your skill race care driving. He is 14 and now he is driving moderfies going very fast . Your son Chad also drove for a few years. Darren got the taste when he was on the crew when he was 19. He doesn´t drive but he is the father of a 14 year old and in charge of everything. He even has a trailer that he drives . Jackie is a super star at work and in her personal life. Chad is also a superstar at work and oersonally. After he and Jenny got divorced he met a great gal Mabel, we will see where this goes. Darren is still in business. Melissa has had some ups and downs, but, like Chad said when he delivered his Eulogy at your wake. She gets right up and moves on. She is a great mom. I will love you forever. When you left you took a piece of me with you. I retired , but got bored and I have be subbing . I met some students who were in my class who attended your wake. They never forgot. Adios for now. Your Wife

Marie Churilla

January 25, 2023

Hello John, wish you were here with us! We miss you so much. It's hard to believe you passed 14 years ago. You r Always On Our Minds. Elvis rendition. You could have sung it just like him. I listen to your songs always. You were our hero and still R. There is a new movie out on Elvis' life. But you knew that. I guess you see it all. Your grandkids are growing up. You left when Melissa was pregnant. You went to the city and brought her home with us. That was Sept 2, 2008 You left for the big blue sky on Oct. 30th. Why , I will never accept, but understand you had to leave. I am crying as I write this with such a heavy heart. Rest in peace till we meet again. I know I will continue to write. You started to race. Chad started with Darren's funding. Now Dj your secon grandson is doing it at almost12. Chad is doing fine has a great job as your pizza pup daughter . Talk to you soon, Love you forever. Your wife

Marie Churilla

February 15, 2021

Hi honey, in hospital
Had another surgery anyway Miss u to death . I keep asking WHY. Well Mon feb 8 Nicky. Nicks son passed away, the same like you, in his sleep, So very sad Nick is s wreck along with Chrissy and his 2 young sons . Greet him too bad no cigars. You, Nick , and Nicky would drink wine and smoke. Have a good time chatting love You, Your Wife Marie

Marie Churilla

November 30, 2019

Hi honey time passes u r always with me miss u more and more roses''s father passed 2 werks ago D J Darren's to know if u are going to see him up there i know u are miss you

March 31, 2016

He, Its 7 years and 5 months, and can't seem to move through each day without a thought, great memory or feeling your love. I still question WHY.. When U left for a better place the say, part of me went with u.. John, I will love u forever and cry each day for u.. I am living and know I have a lot to be thankful for and u made it all possible, however, it would be so much more sweeter if u were here with me and our family. God we all miss u sweetheart.. Your wife, lover, friend, mother of your children and grandchildren u never got to meet.. You were the greatest dad and u wold have been the best of the best grandpa. I know u would be quite sad, Gizmo passed away of sinus cancer. Remember when u came home from work, he would greet u first.. We had to put him to sleep on Nov. 21, 2015. I have the small size urn somewhat like yours. We miss him. Perhaps u are with him. Your wife, how I loved being your wife. Marie

July 6, 2015

hi babe, so it's over 6 years God we miss u and would give anything to have u beside all of us...We keep praying fo your sister Mary Ann. I know u know the whole situation. Watch over her. We all love her. Still with Michael., He loves cooking for Jackie Lynn. We have an offer on a house for Chad and Jenny. God would be so proud of your children...We did make great kids. Barbara passed away of cancer. Angelo died of a long cancer illness. Keep praying for Melissa too. She still has a long road ahead of her....Love u I listen to the song by Josh Groben TO WHERE YOU ARE, I keep looking for a sign sweetheart TO WHERE U ARE. I love u so completely. Your wife forever

March 28, 2014

Hi sweetheart,Well here we are 5 years later, You are sadly missed still and we will always miss you... Our lives are moving on but not without a thought of.. Yor kids are the the most rewarding thins to me all 4 of them... I met someone really nice...The kids like him and we shall see what and where this brings me and them.Love you marie

August 19, 2012

I sit here and remember every second in our life together for the past 34 years. I ask myself why you're gone. I am so lucky to have been married to you and the memories bring smiles to all our faces. Chad got married, I know you were there. We danced our mother son dance to your recording of Memories. Your voice was received so beautifully throughout the entire reception hall especially those who knew you and loved you. Your grandsons would have loved you so. This is a way I can add to your legacy which in situations I can recall things you said to me and it does aid in my decisions. Thank you sweetheart for leaving us all with the beauty of you...Pizza pup your baby girl Jaclyn has made this possible. marie

Marie Churilla

April 7, 2012

John, it has been three years and five months since your passing. They say times heals, however the pain and sorrow does not. I loved you so, your children and I will always carry you in our hearts and mind. We carry forward all you taught us. Your legacy lives on through us and through the people who knew you. We would give anything to have you here. Your untimely passing will always hurt. The love we fell gets stronger each and every day. I'll love you forever and always. Your Wife,Soulmate , MARIE

Samantha Goldstein

November 10, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Barbara Fahlikman

November 9, 2008

Dear Marie & Family,
Words can not express how terrible we feel about John's passing. John was an extremely intelligent, handsome, loving, talented, compassionate, devoted family man and genuine human being. I will never forget his Elvis rendition at my children's Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. He brought the house down. He was talented and charismatic. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, business associates and neighbors. May his memory live on in the hearts of all who loved him. I remember your wedding day at the Huntington Town House. You both looked beautiful and so happy. Very sad, very sad, that's all I can say.

Love always,
Barbara

Mike Small

November 6, 2008

I had the extreme pleasure and honor of working with John. I used to tease him in meetings about how talkative he was...because he usually didn't talk. I was facinated by his life and captivated when he did speak. I only wish I could have spent more time with him. He was a great man!

Gary Campbell

November 6, 2008

I had the honor of working with John. He was the consumate gentleman, husband, father, friend and all around great guy. We rarely get the chance to share our lives with someone of John's caliber-----he will be and is greatly missed.

Ann Stemmer

November 4, 2008

Jack - when i was growing up you were my hero- talented,funny, handsome, larger-than-life. I loved and admired you more than you ever knew. I am so proud to have had you in my family.
Ann Marie

Michael Iannuzzi

November 4, 2008

I met John... Mr. Churilla when I was 16 years old in the winter of 2000. He was a tall intimidating man when I first met him but I quickly found out through many many hours spent in his home and with his daughter Jackie that he was the kindest and gentlist man in the world. He cared more than words could describe for his family. His family was his pride and joy. He lived for them. As I visited him last night at the Branch Funeral home my head was filled with memories. Though he was not a man of many words, he had many faces and his faces spoke volumes. Any one of his faces could either make you cringe in embarassment or make you smile in triumph. Last night I learned more about this man. Mr. Churilla was also an Elvis impersonator. Mr. Churilla served in the Air Force. This man made the most of his life. I viewed pictures of his life from childhood to only months before his passing. Though Mr. Churilla will be missed more than words can describe he has left his mark on the world, on everyone he has met. He lived his life to the fullest and inspired everyone around him to do the same. My happy thoughts that I keep going back to whenever I think of Mr. Churilla is those days I would come over to hang out with Jackie and he would be sitting at the kitchen table with a glass of red wine in front of him making his brief but always witty wise cracks to Marie. Or the laughing as he would keep yelling up to Jackie on school mornings when I was already there to drive with her to school while she was still asleep in bed. Or sitting next to him at Jackies softball games while he yelled "Defense" or "Lets go Team" or "Lets go Jackie" He wrote plays, he sang songs... He was a truly amazing man. I was present for a few occasions when he was passing on some wisdom to Jackie and Chad. As you both already know, you are so lucky to have such a great man to guide you through your lives. So many memories are rushing through my head right now. HAHA, only one has me shaking. I can remember a night that me and Jackie "snuck out" in the middle of the night and we got caught. When I talk about the faces that man has... The face he gave me when he told me to go home... It felt like the end of the world. The feeling I had when I thought that I lost his respect. I can't even begin to describe. But kids will be kids. We were young and stupid. I was very happy to have many subsequent returns to that house and still be able to talk with him. He didn't hold any grudges. Marie, Chad, Jackie, Darren, Melissa... He is still here with us everyday. He loved his family more than anything in the world, he is never going to leave any of you. If you need anything, I'm always just a phone call away. Thank you Mr. Churilla. It was a priviledge knowing you.

Mary and Larry Langan

November 3, 2008

We wish to extend our sympathy to all the family at this difficult time...especially to Jackie whom we know from Jasper softball. May God bless you in your sorrow.

steve ulmer

November 2, 2008

being an instructor with p.f.s.u. i've known john for almost 8 years now and i was stunned to hear this news. when my dad passed away 2 months ago john left me a heart felt message of condolense on my gosolo that i saved telling me that dad was in a bettter place now. and just last week i had asked him for help finding a group life lawyer for a consultation about a life insurance co. denial of dad's group claim and john left me 2 messages on this and said he'd get back to me if he came up with more info. and now he's gone. amazing. so i'll just say the same thing that john said to me-he's gone to a far better place and we'll always have his memories to share but we'll miss him like heck. hope this helps in some small way and god bless.

John & Stephanie Cammerota

November 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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