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JOHN JANAKIS Obituary
Age 81, of Penn Hills, passed away on Sunday, November 30 2014. Beloved husband of Pauline (Paonessa) Janakis; loving father of Ross (Wendy) Janakis, Lisa (William) Purnell, and John Janakis; grandfather of Michael, Erin, Mario, and Kayla; brother of Florence Palmer, Gloria Dombrowsky, and the late Wilda Dankis. John was an Army veteran and a postal worker for the Pittsburgh/North Side Post Office for 30 years. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed gardening and reading, and loved his Pittsburgh sports teams. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747), where a Blessing Service will be Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. Private interment with Military Honors will occur in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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5 Entries
Lou and Betty DeCarolis
December 11, 2014
Dear Pauline and John and family.....so very sorry to hear about John.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
December 3, 2014
So very sorry to hear Mr. Janakis passed,my prayers go out to all of the family. Laurene Pitts
December 1, 2014
Ross, Wendy, Michael & Mario,
So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather's passing. We want to extend our deepest sympathies. Please know we are here for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pick a favorite memory and hold onto it to help you through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
The Lippert Family
December 1, 2014
Ross, Wendy, Michael and Mario so sorry for you loss if you need anything please let us know. The Widmans
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December 1, 2014
Ross, Wendy and family,
Sincere sympathy to all, may your memories help you get through this hard time. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.
Steve, Grace and family.
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