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Deborah Ann Mayhew
August 9, 2017
It has almost been a month that John has left us. He was more than a cousins husband to Jim & me. John was like our dearest brother. I ( Debbie) have known John since 1969 & told Carol to marry this guy. Jim my husband has known John about 35 yrs. Jim liked him immediately. We have vacationed together many many times. Spent weekends with our families at each other's homes. It's been hard to express my deepest thoughts, because if sadness. He was a doer, go-getter, helper, giver, funny joke guy, love giver & all the most natural traits we all have. But, you never forgot what he might have said or did. He was very memorable.
We love John, Carol, Michelle, Tony & their spouses & children.
Life won't seem the same in any way without him. But, life goes on & we shall find strength in the memories of John.
Carol , Michelle, Rick, Sean, Tony, Amy ,Natalie & Nick will always be our close family.
John's last few months, he would use this phrase" Make it happen"!. He did his best. God brought him home & ended his suffering. He now is in peace & I am sure enjoying a fabulous feast with all he has loved.
Until our time ends on this earthly ground , we will be all reunited with our loved ones & be in the glory of God.
John you were the Best to us & our boys. My Mark sent me a text yesterday & said, he really was a great man Mom. I will miss him too.
God gives & God takes away. But, as Believers in Jesus it's a big gift of giving from God.
Thank you Father God for letting us all enjoy John.
Love to you Carol Ann & your dear ones. God bless, Jim & Debbie
Mary & Al Hisley
July 19, 2017
Carver,MN.
July 19, 2017
Dear Carol,
Mary and I just found out about John's passing. We are so saddened by this and want to assure you of our love for you , John and all of your beautiful family members.
John was such a fine man, husband, father, grand father, decorated veteran and a first class professional. I have so many memories of him, as we were both East Baltimore neighborhood buddies as well as classmates over many years. He chose the army since I was never able to convince him he should be in the Air Force.
I loved his sense of humor and strong loyalty to his family. John was truly 'one of the guys' and ALWAYS will be! I haven't a doubt that we will all see him again, in God's Good Time.
With Profound Sympathy,
Al & Mary Hisley
jeane bradford lyons
July 19, 2017
Michelle and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. God bless all of you.
Debbie Matarozza
July 18, 2017
Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Johns passing but very happy that he was at home surrounded by those that loved him the most. He will be missed by all
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frank ruzek
July 18, 2017
I was very sorry to hear the sarge passed away. best wishes to johns family.
J.P. Mayhew
July 18, 2017
Carol Ann and Family, Regina and I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and the family at this time. I always liked when John and the family would come to visit us in Easton. John also wanted to know what I was up to and he was a very positive person in my life. He will be missed.
Ed and Lori Frome
July 18, 2017
We are so sorry for your great loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Pam (Warner) Tetrick
July 18, 2017
Carol Ann and family You and your family are in my deepest consolences and prayers with love of John! Know that he is now your angel and will always be looking down on his beautiful bride and family! Love ya, Pam
Charles Abel
July 18, 2017
Dear Carol, Michelle and family, We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Although we didn't know him personally, at times we did share some enjoyable trips down memory lane, focused on our young lives in East Baltimore, with its corner stores, endless bakeries and the Northeast Market. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will keep John and all your family in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Charlie and Fran Abel
Bonwyn Preis
July 17, 2017
We send our love to the Vitak family at the passing of our cousin, John. We are grateful he is free of pain and sickness but will miss him more. With sympathy Bonnie and Dave Preis
Michelle Lucia-Ingle
July 17, 2017
My condolences to the family on the passing of John. He was a wonderful man and I am so happy that I knew him. His great sense of humor, kindness and willingness to help will be missed by so many. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Celeste Marousek
July 17, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was such a nice man and I know he will be surely miss by his family and friends. I am sending my prayers,love and strength during this most difficult time.
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