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mic cagney
June 24, 2019
There are no words . . . holding you in my heart.
Jackie Stuiber
June 18, 2019
I just found out of John Peter's passing. My heart is heavy hearing your loss as wonderful neighbors and his parents. John graduated from Notre Dame as my son Eric was starting there. John was a great help to Eric giving him many insights of Notre Dame. Eric was in contact with John in his last days and treasured him as a long time friend and neighbor. My deepest sympathy to John, Ginny and Mary. Jackie Stuiber
Jean Waechter
June 18, 2019
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Devona and family, I'm so very sorry for the loss of John. He has been a special person to know. So kind, sweet, smart, and talented. I especially enjoyed when he filled in and gave the sermons at church. Always shared his faith and witness in a beautiful way, that made we want to be a better Christian. I have been so blessed to be able to be in choir and bell choir under his direction. He was an excellent teacher and I learned so much from him. Of course, I so enjoyed his musical talents as well. He spread so much joy in sharing his organ and piano music. He placed so much happiness and beauty into the world in his too short life. I thank God I had the pleasure and privilege to know him. May God rest his beautiful soul. I will keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. With much sympathy, Jean Waechter
Linda/ Cindy Pecka/Hecht
June 16, 2019
John was a great music director, musician, friend and had great ideas for concerts. We will miss him dearly in Lockport. He cared so much for anyone who came to him. John D. You were a great friend to my mom Linda and to so many others. Thank you for being a kind, loving and sharing your love for music with us. Sending prayers, hugs and support to his family and his close friend John.
Ryan Trzaskowski
June 15, 2019
To John's Family & Friends,
My prayers are with you in this time of great loss. John and I were friends living in Stanford Hall at Notre Dame. He played the organ at my wedding. Although we did not see each other after college, we maintained a friendship through Facebook. John will be missed, but his spirit will remain.
Eternal rest grant unto your servant, John, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through Your mercy, rest in peace.
Erik Bloecks
June 15, 2019
John Peter will be deeply missed. He was good long time friend and the best man at my wedding. Thinking of all the great times we had over the years make me smile.
Peggy Franke
June 15, 2019
Dear John, Ginny, Mary,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son and brother. I hope you find comfort in all the great memories you all shared. JP will remain in your hearts forever.
Love, Peggy Franke
Judy Bloecks
June 15, 2019
With deepest sympathy
Vicki Lezon
June 14, 2019
Dear John & Ginny:
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Although we never met him, we were so impressed by his generous donation of his time and talent to LTHS at each of our children's graduations. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki & Robert Lezon
Cole Turgeon
June 14, 2019
John P was a great kid! We didn't stay in touch after High school, but I will never forget him and his love for music in chorus and madrigals. Beautiful to hear he continued with it. He was very quiet, but so amusing and witty when you knew him. God bless JPD!
Kat Stark
June 14, 2019
Dear John, Ginny & Mary, We are so very sorry for the loss of JP. He was a joy to be with during all the holiday and birthday celebrations. I loved hearing all the stories from when he & Mary were growing up and the fun trips you took. I also loved talking to him about his dog, he loved so much! We are praying that all the fond memories will help ease the pain in your heart. We are lifting you up with our love & prayers. With love, Andrew, Kat, Penny, Margot & Clementine Carpenter
John Dunkovich
June 14, 2019
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