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John Damiano Obituary

JOHN F. DAMIANO John Damiano, aged 64, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2010 in Fresno. He was born and raised in Turlock, CA. He served in the Air Force for 6 years, working in seismic intelligence in Denver, Sacramento, and Spain. He moved to Madera 33 years ago to begin a career in avionics, which led him to getting his pilot's license for airplanes and helicopters and opening Transierra Technology, an avionics business at Madera Airport. He loved his family, friends, electronics, and machines. He enjoyed travel, amateur radio, photography, scuba diving, and many motorcycle and flying adventures, including competing in motorcycle competitions in Spain and flying doctors to Mexico to work in medical clinics. John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anita Damiano of Madera, his daughter Lori Damiano of Portland, OR, his son Nick Damiano and his wife Rocio of Austin, TX, his mother Marion Damiano and sister Kathy Tucker of Turlock, CA, his brother Jamie Damiano and his wife Lura of Fort Bragg, CA. The Rosary will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel in Madera. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera. Services conclude at the church. The family requests that remembrances in his honor be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 340 West Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711 Jay Chapel Madera, California in charge of arrangements. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jan. 2, 2011.

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Nancy Vance Calvillo

December 28, 2024

Whenever I see a photo of my late brother Mike with his dog Scruffer, I think of John.
I´m sure they have been telling stories since they have connected in Heaven.

Nancy (Thomas) Goodman

January 10, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. We were classmates at Turlock High School and my memory of him is of a kind, compassionate and interesting young man.
In reading his obituary, I was glad to learn that he had gone on to enjoy a life "well-lived."
May he rest in peace.

January 9, 2011

To Anita and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I cherish his kindness at my brother Mike's memorial service. Sharing stories of their friendship helped ease the pain I was feeling. I pray that those close to you and John will give you strength and help ease your burden in time. May God Bless you and all those who loved John.
Nancy (Vance) Calvillo

Marianne Davis (Speckens)

January 5, 2011

To Anita,Mrs.Damiano,Kathy and Damiano Family. I was so sad to see that John had passed away. We had been friends since we were in first grade,at least that is my first memory of John. Then we had some wonderful years at Sacred Heart and THS. I was so excited to see you Anita and John at our 40th class reunion and relive all our memories from spelling bees to square dancing. John was one of the kindest and most interesting people I have ever known. And I am so grateful that he was part of my life during our formative years.
I was glad to learn the last time we saw each other that he had a wonderful life, and a family he truly cherished.

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January 1, 2011

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