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John Schevetto Obituary

SCHEVETTO, JOHN P., 92, of Louisville passed away Sunday August 25, 2013.

He was a landscape contractor and a lifetime member of the Louisville Nursery Association. John was a former president of Louisville Nurserymen's Association 1965-66 and former president of Kentucky Nursery Association 1966-67. He was an honorary member of Kentucky Nurserymen's Association, a World War II Army veteran attached to the 17th General Hospital in North Africa and Naples, Italy, and a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. His family considered him a kind and honest man who loved animals.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy "Dot" Neichter Schevetto; his daughter, Lisa Thompson (Rodney); grandson Colton Thompson; his brothers, Phillip A. Schevetto and Gene V. Schevetto of Chandler, OK; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Goodson.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church 7813 Shelbyville Road with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2 - 8 p.m. at Ratterman Funeral Home 3711 Lexington Road, in "St. Matthews." Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Care Society 12207 Westport Road Louisville, KY, 40245.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Aug. 26, 2013.
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To my Godfather who was a great guy to everyone. I will always remember the rosary you gave me from Italy you had blessed by the pope. You thought that much of me and I'll never forget your kindness. We will all miss you. Love Patty & Kennie and family

August 27, 2013

We will miss you John, you were a wonderful person, and so glad we had the opportunity to get to know you.I know you are in a much better place, you were a good person. Valerie, Wayne, and Joby

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August 26, 2013

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.

August 26, 2013

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