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John Roddy Obituary
John was in the first graduating class of St. Edward High School, and a 1957 graduate of John Carroll University. He was vice-president of Northern Ohio Plumbing and president of Acacia Country Club.
He was the loving husband of Carol (Baird); loving father of John J. (Nina) III, Thomas G. (fiancee Kate Sanford), Daniel J., and Michael F. (Peg); loving grandpa ""Hoss"" to Paul, Shaia, Conor, Bridget, and Holly Roddy and Kim Kasack; dear brother of James J. and Frank J. (Kathy); brother-in-law of Robert and Sue (Baird) Fitzgerald; uncle and great uncle of many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Elizabeth (McHale); and sister in-law Betty Roddy.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday June 11, 2011, at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland. Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery.
Friends May call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills (between Bishop Road and Route 91).
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Brothers of Holy Cross, P.O. Box 460, Notre Dame, IN. 46556-0460.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Roddy
ALYCE MICHELBRINK
June 2, 2023
My husband, Tom Michelbrink, loved John Roddy and loved his sense of humor, generosity and shared his tremendous work ethic and loyalty to his crew! We had many a lunch & laughs while in downtown Cleveland and John never let anyone pay. Sorry our move to FL didn't let us see him after that but know Tom & he re doing a punch list somewhere in heaven. Alyce
Alyce Michelbrink
June 2, 2022
I came to know John through Tommy and spent a lot of times laughing at lunch or on the job! He was an amazing person, husband and dad and really cared for his 'work family' often keeping people on through hard times when others would have laid them off. Tom would be very sad but the two are probably together having a beer & a laugh! My best to the family as I know how hard the loss is. Alyce (Tom) Michelbrink
July 6, 2011
To Carol & The Boys: So sorry to hear of John's passing. Heard the sad news from John Block. Have a million great memories working with John and 'bending a few elbows' after work!! Please take care. Tom and Alyce Michelbrink, Loxahatachee, FL
Derek Rogers
June 15, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
tyrone jackson
June 10, 2011
To the Roddy Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a fine businessman and manager.
Heather S.M. Baldesare
June 10, 2011
Truely a great loss of a wonderful man. For all the years of great memories, I thank you. For all the support of our family and always making us feel so welcomed, thank you. We may have lossed our friend and family member, but the memories will live forever.
June 10, 2011
To the Roddy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Bridget and Scott Dippel
Bob and Kathleen Schufreider
June 10, 2011
To the Roddys,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. He had a very kind heart and was a great man. He will be missed
C C
June 9, 2011
May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends during this most difficult time.
June 9, 2011
To Carol and the entire family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hoss was a great man and he'll be missed. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Steve and Valerie Passwaiter
June 9, 2011
Deepest sympathies and condolences. The van Beers family, Martha, Bert and Tish
June 9, 2011
Tom,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Christine Norris Sadowsky
St. Al's class of 1949
June 9, 2011
To Carol and the Roddy family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was my dearest friend all the way back from St. Al's days. God bless.
Jack and Linda Hanratty
Plymouth, Michigan
June 9, 2011
Our sincerest condolences. Kate and Chris Kleinholz (friends of Tom Roddy and Kate Sanford)
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