Schaumburg, Illinois
John J. Citrano of Schaumburg for 12 years Visitation for John J. Citrano, 53, formerly of Elk Grove Village, will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral services and interment will be private. Born June 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, in Elk Grove Village. John was a former employee of Lufthansa Airlines for over 20 years. He was the beloved husband of Donna (nee Zimmerman), whom he married Feb. 2, 1985; loving father of Jason and Douglas; loving son of the late John and Josephine (nee Coffaro) Citrano; son-in-law of Earl Zimmerman; dear brother of Dorothy (Donald) Dougherty; brother-in-law of Linda White-Megill (Don Megill); and uncle of Donald, Lisa, Trisha, Kenneth and Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville, Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 are appreciated. For information, 847-882-5580.
Read MoreIt was very hard to accept that John passed on. He was a good friend, colleague and a pleasure to have around you. He was such a positive influence and an inspiration in our daily Airfreight Cargo Life. I am very proud to say that I had the pleasure of working with John over the years. He will be missed by all, because he touched everyone’s heart.
My deepest condolences to Donna, Jason and Doug, may God be with you.
Lutz Bier
November 19, 2006 | Schaumburg, IL
I just heard about John's passing yesterday evening and am both shocked and deeply saddened. Having first worked with John in the trenches of the cargo warehouse, and later again as colleagues in the import department at Lufthansa Cargo Chicago, I have so many fond memories of the many hours we spent together. John was a great colleague, mentor and friend. His passion and ever-present sense of humor endeared him to everyone; myself certainly included. He will be greatly missed by all who had...
Dirk Friedrichs
November 18, 2006 | Huntley, IL
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I worked with John at the last trucking company he was with (at another location) and was shocked to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Christie Money
November 12, 2006 | Lafayette, IN
Donna,Jason,Doug
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss, I cannot imagine to pain you are all going thru, You are truly in my thoughts and prayers may god watch over you all and remember all the great times you had with John. He will be greatly missed, Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. God Bless
Sandy Madrid & Family
Phoenix Intl
Sandy
November 11, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Sandy Madrid
November 11, 2006 | Lombard, IL
