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John Faiman Obituary
Jun 24, 1941 - Jun 16, 2012
Bellevue. Dean of Students & Football Coach, Bellevue West High School. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. & Lucille Faiman. Survived by wife, Sherry Faiman: sons, John Scott & Lora Faiman, Kelly & Mindy Faiman; grandchildren, Rae, Clay & Anna; Siblings, Barb & Harvey Howery, Betty & Mike Cohen, Robert & Cindy Faiman; many loving friends & relatives.
Family will receive friends Wed, June 20 1-3 pm at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Highway 370 at 36th St. MEMORIAL SERVICE Wed, June 20 - 3:00 pm at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Faiman
Sandy Buda
June 14, 2025
Never forgotten Coach !
Sandy Buda
June 12, 2021
First met John when he umpired our youth games at Brown Park. Admired him when he played QB at NU. Soaked up his football knowledge when I became a coach. RIP my friend.
Tony Ierulli
June 26, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Faiman family. I was a graduate asst coach at Mizzou from 1981-82 and I remember the kindness John always gave to me as a young football coach. I will always have very fond memories of Coach Faiman and hope peace will come to your family very soon.
Joel and Amber Mosser
June 20, 2012
Kelly,your dad was an amazing man who impacted the lives of many. Many student athletes were fortunate enough to have your dad as a coach and a mentor. He was a great man and will be missed terribly. Prayers to you and your family.
David Carter
June 20, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the Faiman Family. Coach was the best I ever knew.
Mike Denney
June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012
Sherry, Scott and Kelly,
Those of us that had the privilege and honor to be around your family were given a gift. John has had a huge influence on me and how I teach and coach after forty three years of teaching and coaching. He had a way of getting the most out of people. I still marvel at how he did it! Sometimes when you are given a gift that you can't repay all you can say is thank you. Thank you John and Sherry Faiman. John was a positive force that caused a ripple effect felt by so many. He will continue to motivate and inspire us.
Bonnie and Mike Denney, St Louis, Missouri
Al Velasquez Jr
June 20, 2012
To Sherry and family, my heart and prays are with you. What John has given to so many people, will always be apart of us in life. My sorrow is lifted by the memories that he has given. I will always keep you and your family in my prays, Good Old (SOB) forever.
Eric Hill
June 19, 2012
I would like to offer my condolences to the Faiman family. Coach Faiman was a great mentor and leader of young adults and was instrumental in my life as a student athlete. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. May God Bless you in this time of sorrow.
Chace Anderson
June 19, 2012
Sherry, Scott, and Kelly,
I am deeply saddened to learn about John's passing. I have very fond memories of my two years of coaching with John and learned a great deal from him, not only about football but about working with young people. His sense of humor and desire to reach out and help others will be among the many attributes that I will always remember. My thoughts are with the three of you, your families, and all who are hurting about this loss.
June 19, 2012
Sherry, Scott, Kelly and the entire Faiman family,
Holly and I extend our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of you during this very sad and difficult time. I was privileged to have worked with John and to be a part of the family of coaches. He was a great man on and off the field; he gave real meaning to the word Coach. I thank God for the time I worked with John, I am a better man for it. God bless the Faiman's and God bless John.
Mark and Holly Heydorff
Roxie Simon Freeman
June 19, 2012
Bob and Cindy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Vicki and Noel Martin
June 19, 2012
Sherry. We are so sad. It does not seem that long ago that we were at NU. You will have so many wonderful memories, family and friends which will give you strength in the coming days. We are thinking of you all every day. Love Vicki and Noel
Alicia Magana
June 19, 2012
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayer.
Scott Grogan
June 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Mury
June 19, 2012
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Faiman. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Faiman and family. Mr. Faiman taught me woodworking as a freshman at Bellevue West. I still have all of the pieces we made in that class 20 years later. He was a great man and will definitely be missed.
Stacy Brigham
June 19, 2012
Seeing John's photo in the article made me think of Uncle John and Grampa Frank - he had their resemblance. I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to John's entire family.
Jim Collin
June 19, 2012
John will be greatly missed not only by his family but by his friends. John was a tremendous athlete at South High school & The University Of Nebraska. He will be remembered as the best offensive mind in high school football & family man. Deepest sympathy, Jim Collin.
Omaha South High Alumni Assn.
June 19, 2012
Sherry & Family
We are sadden to learn of the loss of one of our alumni. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. May fond memories of John remain with you alwaays.
Paul Kracher
June 19, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. John was one of South High Schools most respected players, coaches and person and will forever be in our thoughts, memories and prayers.
Paul Kracher - President of the Omaha South High Alumni Association.
Jennifer Keffer
June 18, 2012
Mindy, I am very sorry for your family's loss. Though I only got to meet John a few times he was always very friendly.
Sandy Buda
June 18, 2012
The Buda family will have John in our prayers.He was a friend,great teacher ,administrator ,coach and even better family man.God Bless !!
catherine Menter
June 18, 2012
Mr faiman you are a wonderful man and will be truly missed. Rest your soul in peace.
June 18, 2012
Sherry I am so sorry to hear about John. He provided the leadership to enable us to win two state championships at South. These championships provided a spirit to the student body to believe that anything was possible for them. You and your family are in my prayers. Mel Masek Packer teammate.
June 18, 2012
Kelly, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a person who impacted many lives including our son Butch. He will be deeply missed.
Butch and Diane Ballinger
Bob Stillmock
June 18, 2012
Lost contact with John since our football playing days at S.H. Under coach Cletus Fisher, but never forgot John and all the fond memories of our frierndship. My condolences to all friends and family.
Sean Callahan
June 18, 2012
John was a great, great man. I really enjoyed getting to know him over the years and have as much respect for John as any coach in the state. John impacted the lives of so many and Friday night's in the fall won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sherry and the family.
Lanny and Lynnda Richards
June 18, 2012
Sherry and family, we cannot express how sad we are about John. It was special working with and knowing him. He was a special friend. You all are in out thoughts and prayers.
June 18, 2012
Hey brother Scott: Just learned this morning about your father. Very tough and as you know I've been there and know how it is. Stay close with family these next few days and focus on all the cool fun things you did with your dad. You shared many of those with me over the years. Looking forward to having you back .... Mike Roell (Columbia)
Tony, Aimee & Sophie Spicci
June 18, 2012
Scott, you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 18, 2012
Dear Sherry and family words can not express how sad we are at John's passing he was a good friend, classmate and our forever quarterback. Our deepest sympathy. Don and Kathy (Coco) Wieczorek South High Class of (59)
June 18, 2012
Sherry and family:
We want to offer our condolences to you in John"s passing. Having worked with John in education and coaching, I can say he not only made a difference in kids lives, but those who worked with him. He worked with some very talented athletes at BW, but his work with the marginal athletes to make them a team will forever stand out in my mind.
A great coach, a great friend, a dedicated man.
Tom & Betty Lawson
Kevin cartwright
June 18, 2012
I will not be able to attend but I would like to take the time to say Thank you coach Faiman for all the support you gave me when I was playing football for you. I have seen you help some great kids and you were able to raise on that I have the honor of knowing and playing football with.To all fammily Im sorry for your loss. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Tyler and Gia Martin\O'Dell
June 18, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family and the BW students are in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of such a wonderful person. He touched so many lives and will be missed by all! Cheer, Cheer for Coach Faiman!
Michael Burton
June 18, 2012
Coach Faiman shaped my life in three ways I'll never forget, as an athlete, a student and as a growing young man. R.I.P. coach you've shaped many lives and thanks for being in mine.
Erin Butler
June 18, 2012
My prayers and thoughs go out to mr. Faiman's family. Mr. faiman was a great dean at bellevue west. He was a awsome person at school and everyone liked him has a couch and a dean. You will be missed.
Judy Yacio
June 18, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the man who helped South High become a power team under Coach Cletus Fischer. May you find comfort in that he had a life well lived. Judy (Sebron) Yacio, South 60/Creighton 66
Dave Seeba
June 18, 2012
John always gave this advice to his athletes- Family is #1, school is #2, and sports are #3, in that order of priority. That simple advice has helped guide my career when I worked with kids. He was a wise and caring man and good friend. Rest in Peace Coach.
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