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John Hadley Obituary
JOHN C.
Of Regent Square, age 55, died of ALS on Monday Aug. 14th, 2006. Loving husband of Sharon. Beloved son of Ruth Mac Art Hadley. Brother of Jane (Harry) Lewis, Priscilla (Bruce) Price and Preston (Lydia) Hadley. Son-in-law of Richard & Eloise Smith. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Preston, nephew Preston and cousin Jeff Hadley. John also leaves behind many beloved friends who helped him cope during his difficult illness. Memorial contributions to the MDA, 400 Penn Center Blvd. #524, Pgh. PA 15235 or Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC. 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale.
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Bonny Hall(Diver)
September 7, 2006
Dear Sharon,
Our hearts are broken, but at peace since we know he is at home. It was a pleasure to know him. Such a sweet, caring, gentle man.
Prayers are surrounding you,
Bonny Hall (Diver)
Jimi Miller
September 4, 2006
Sharon,
Please accept my deepest Sympathy. John was truly a treasure. The sincere passion he had for radio was amazing and inspiring. John was SO happy to be a part of Metro Networks and KQV, and he reminded of me that on a daily basis. I let him know how glad we were to have such a conscientious, passionate, kind, and dedicated person working with us.
John loved his job, the Pirates, YOU and Life itself. He was an inspiration to me and the people he worked with at the Traffic Management Center at Penndot.
We shared many stories together and the last time I spoke to him, I told him I was still taking my Fish Oil on a Daily basis as suggested. He laughed and told me to KEEP taking it. I think of John on a LOT of different occassions, and I think of him on a Daily basis when I take my Fish Oil. I am a better person for having known John and a healthier one too.
He is missed very much and will continue to live in our memories. His gentle way, passion for people, and his AMAZING kind soft spoken voice.
Know that You were THE love of his life, Sharon, he cared for you more than any man I have known could care and love a woman.
MARY DEFALICE
August 28, 2006
Sharon, I know the unmeasurable sorrow you feel...but remember John will live forever in your heart! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary
Jane,Your Badgerland Sister
August 23, 2006
Johnny Boy : You became my baby brother when I was 10 years old. You were my "Linnie", my blue-eyed sibling. I will love you forever and ever !!!!! And Sharon : You are a special member of our family and always will be !!! We are here for you !!
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Tim King
August 21, 2006
Sharon;
Please accept my deepest sympathy over John's loss. I have worked wtih a lot of people in 25 years of radio and I never met a more gentle, kind and spirited man than John. To the last time we spoke he thanked me for giving him a shot to live out the dream of being on the air in a major market. All that time I should have been thanking him. Thanking him for the example he showed all of us every day of how a gentle man leads a life well lived.
Warren Schroeger
August 21, 2006
I knew John through visits to Radio Shack and later learned he was a neighbor in Regent Square. My sincere condolences to his loving family.
Brad Richards
August 21, 2006
Sharon:John was a special person and he loved you so much.We were blessed to have John with us at Metro Networks I'll never forget are talks about radio and more important life. I will never forget John his memeory his smile and his kindness will stay with us always. Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers.
Kindest Regards,
Brad & Cheryl Richards
Bob Hudak
August 19, 2006
Sharon, I am so sorry to read about John in the paper, I worked with him at Radio Shack for a number of years, he called me after my heart attack, it made me feel so good, I wish I had known he was ill. I will always remember him and his voice, he will be greatly missed.
David Ballarotto
August 18, 2006
I'm so sad to hear about John. When I met him in college while he was General Manager of WPTS-FM, you couuld always count on being greeted with that effervescent smile. Our paths would cross many times since then over the years, and John was always someone you could count on for advice, a smile, and friendship. His talents and great sense of humor no doubt helped him and his family through his final, difficult days. He will be deeply missed by all of us who knew him.
Rob and Erin Reeder
August 16, 2006
Sharon,
We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are. Both you and John have been wonderful neighbors…to us and to Aunt Millie. She always looked forward to talking with you and John over the years. We will miss John sorely as our neighbor and our friend. We will certainly miss talking Pirates baseball with John! If there is anything that we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Rob and Erin
Priscilla Price
August 16, 2006
Sharon, we know how much you treasured John, and he you. John, I hope you know that I will always look for Orion, as you and I did through the years, and I will think of you with love and gratitude always.
Jonathan Halpern
August 16, 2006
Sharon, John was a swimming friend of mine at the Jewish Community Center. He loved to swim and talk to his swimming friends. I always enjoy talking baseball with him. take care Jon Halpern
Lydia Hadley
August 16, 2006
All our prayers are with you now and forever.
Love - Lydia
Jennifer and Jason Wengryn
August 16, 2006
Sharon,
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. You are the stength that lead John through this difficult journey. Now John is at peace, his love and memories of your life together will be your strength to continue on. We love you and we are always here for you. God Bless John, you, and your family.
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