John Horan Obituary
John is survived by his daughter Kathleen and her husband Ed Catlett of Rutherford, NJ and by his son, Michael Horan and his wife Mary Beth of Greensboro, NC.
John will be dearly missed by his four grandsons, Michael, Brendan, Connor Horan and Scott Catlett. John is also survived by his sister, Veronica Weber and her husband Fred of Long Island, NY and Florida as well as his brother, Gerry Horan, of San Francisco, CA.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 21 from 7-9 pm at Pierce Funeral Home on Center Street in Manassas, Va. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, December 22 at 1:00 pm.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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December 27, 2011
Please accept my condolences. May God's promises found in His Word prove to be comforting to you.-1 Cor. 15:26
Brenda Ford
December 23, 2011
What a terrible loss. John was a happy person and always had a smile on his face. He was an excellent dancer and I always enjoyed the many dances we had together at the Elks Club, Bobbies, Paradiso's and the summer block party. He will be greatly missed. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I'm sure he will be dancing in heaven. Godspeed to a good friend.
Chris Francone
December 22, 2011
What a shock! John was a gentleman and a happy individual with a heart as big as he was! We wish time spent with those we love could last forever and I know in your hearts--it will!
With my deepest sympathy in your loss and in ours!
Chris
Julie
December 22, 2011
John was always pleasant and loved to dance. I regret his passing.
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Marsha
December 22, 2011
I am sorry to hear of the passing of John and also sorry that I missed the funeral. I could have attended if I had known. John was friendly person and made us feel good.
Dolores
December 22, 2011
John was a friend who counselled and consoled me, made me laugh, told me succinctly how men think, lunched with me, danced with me, and shared his progress as he updated his home. We were overdue to meet at Wegman's, grab a table in the corner, share stories about how life was going for us. John, I shall meet you again one day where all the food is delicious, all the music is danceable, all the people are lovable.Thank you for always being honest and sincere and caring, and as classy as any gent can be. I shan't forget you.
Jack Clancy
December 22, 2011
Many of us recall him at the various dances, such as the Elks Club supper/dances. Those who went on our Skywatch event last fall will recall that John met us there at Sky Meadows State Park, and helped me cook our barbecue. I remember the time last November when I walked (sort of, I was in a boot for my broken foot.) into the Elks Club supper/dance, and John immediately came up and asked what had happened. He always showed great concern for others, and the ladies who attended the supper/dances appreciated that John would come to our table to ask them to dance. He was a gentleman, a fine dancer, and a friend. I always appreciated his dry, upbeat humor. He will be missed.
donna fujiwara
December 22, 2011
john will be missed by his parents without partners friends. he attended many parties at my house. he was responsible for me getting another cavalier king charles named "maggie" when my dog passed away. john- we will miss you at our dances too. say hi to our friends, linda and carol. God be with you.
Marty and Leigh Card
December 21, 2011
We enjoyed meeting up with John in the neighborhood when we walked our dogs. He would always stop to chat with us and loved to find out what Buzz and Cooper (he called them "the astronauts") were up to. He also attended our annual Jambalaya Fest each year and we learned that he could really put away some food! We'll miss you, John!
Brian Glave
December 21, 2011
Really hope to
Make
It this long God bless him
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
December 21, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Terri Kellenberger
December 20, 2011
John was such a highlight of my day! He was my next door neighbor and I would always see him out walking while I was walking my dogs each day. He always had time to stop and chat, ask how we were all doing, inquire about our foster dogs and just share some of his time. I loved seeing him each day and I haven't felt right about walking the neighborhood since he left us....the world is a bit less cheerful without him in it. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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