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John Cerullo Obituary
August 4, 1942 - August 31, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Cerullo, John Henry - Retired Senior Engineering Technician for the City of Wichita, passed away on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. John was born on August 4, 1942, in Suffern, NY. He is survived by his two sons, Jason Michael (Denyse) and Jared Allen (Brandon Swaney) Cerullo. John relished in his role of "PeePaw" to grandson Sebastian Joel Cerullo. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Janet Lynn (nee Addington), parents Joseph John and Verna Jane Cerullo (nee Kell), and a brother, Joseph Edward Cerullo. John graduated from Suffern High School in 1960. He went into the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1964. He moved to Wichita, KS, in 1966 and began a 30 year career with the City of Wichita. He was chairman of the local SEIU for ten years and retired from the city in 1997 as a Senior Engineering Technician. He married the love of his life, Janet Lynn Addington, on May 24, 1968. John and Janet remained happily married for 52 years, until Janet's untimely death from a brain tumor in 2019. John was called many things, but always answered to "friend." He enjoyed a number of hobbies and activities, including lapidary, bowling, and shooting pool. A memorial service is pending.
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gary mcevilla
December 16, 2022
I can't be more thankful for the time I got to spend with you John. We talked some wonderful memories and that we both joined the Marine Corps. Loved you like a brother. Semper Fi John. Love Cousin Gary Mcevilla
Dennis and Teresa Ulrich
September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers on the passing of your beloved dad and friend. May the memories that linger be those of joy and laughter.
Paul Weigand
September 8, 2022
Condolences to family and friends.
jeannette hogan
September 7, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rebecca Nuessen
September 7, 2022
Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family! John was an awesome man; I wish I would have known him longer!!
Sandy Gamble Gayton
September 7, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Norm Platt
September 7, 2022
Sending prayers and condolences all John´s children & family. John was loved by everyone who ever got to know him. He was the most loyal alumnus of Suffern High School. Thank you John for being our friend and may you R.I.P.
Madeleine Morley
September 7, 2022
I am so sorry Jason, Jared & family. John was a great friend & his posts will be missed. We spoke occasionally.
Rest In Peace John.
Harry Simpson
September 7, 2022
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever.
Thank you John for your service to this nation. U.S. Marine Corps.
Jean Perillo
September 7, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of John´s passing. I will miss seeing his posts on Facebook. My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace John.
Karen Holmes
September 7, 2022
Thoughts and prayers Jason and Jared and families. We used to be neighbors way back in the early 1990's. Fly high John and be with Janet again.
Curtis and Karen Holmes
Traviss McIntosh
September 7, 2022
My condolences to John's family. John was a good friend back in the old neighborhood, through Little League baseball and high school days and we still kept up with each other right up to his passing. He was truly a friend to all who knew him and may he Rest in Peace.
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