John H. Opdycke

Dear Naomi and family,

Bob and I are so truly saddened to hear of John's passing. It has been several years since we've been to a retired partners' dinner, but I so enjoyed seeing you and John at those we were able to attend. He was always one of my favorite people to work with down at Ernst. I really thought the world of him. He was a joy to be around, always upbeat, kind-hearted, generous and always a "card"! So many of us will remember him dearly as "Johnny O"!

Our...

Naomi:
John was a colleague through the Free Clinic for almost thirty years. It was my priviledge to know him. I respected his dedication and his commitment, and most of all, his compassion.

More importantly, John was my friend. We went through great times as well as difficult times, professionally and personally. Through it all he was someone I cared for - and is someone I will miss.

Many lives are better because of his contributions. Mine is enriched from...

Dear Naomi,

I can not tell you how much i grieve for you and your dear family. Please know you are in mine and my family's thoughts and prayers.

Naomi,
I know that you and the children have suffered a great loss. No words can express how sad I feel because I have always considered you and John to be my dearest friends. We shared a lot of great memories together in those younger years. I will never forget when I moved from the east side of Cleveland to the west side just so that John could be closer to you. The two of you together were always the greatest!
Please know that your grief is shared by...

Dearest Naomi,

So long since we have seen or spoken (but not forgotten) to each other and how sad I am to hear of Johns passing this past week.

Such an interesting upwardly mobil and fisty couple the two of you were, never without a smile and an opinion. Clearly several warm memories of the early marriage days in the enclave of Rocky River, Ohio.

God Bless you and your family and may he rest in peace.

Respectly,
Jerry

Dear John, David and Linda,

I knew you when you were all tiny. I lived across the street on Kenwood and your parents were dear friends of mine, as they were to many.

You were blessed with two wonderful parents and my heart now goes out to you at the loss of your father. You were all the joy of his life.

I hope the memories of the fabulous man he was and the special life you shared together wraps around you and gives you peace. The love of a parent lives...

Dearest Naomi,

My words, which I'm never at a loss for, are not coming. What a wonderful person John was. What a wonderful couple you two were. What loving parents. And what very good friends. You were both a plus in my life.

I wish you peace in loving memories.

Much love to you dear Naomi.

Susan

John & David,
Your Dad was a great guy and this comes to a surprise to us all. I remember the summer you two got brand new 10 speed bikes and you rode them to little leauge pratice.My brother Bobby and I were in amazement of your bikes and we want to ride them....needless to say you guys said no way. Your Dad came in and said yes, my boys will share their new bikes w/you. We got to ride them to your house and then he gave us a ride home. It was one of the highlights of my summer,and...