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John J. Koontz Jr.

John Koontz Obituary

KOONTZ, JR. , John J. Suddenly, On November 5, 2007, John J. Koontz, Jr. , beloved husband of Gina
DeMaria-Koontz, loving father of Anthony DeMaria-Jones and John Joseph Koontz, III, devoted son of Brenda Koontz and the late John J. Koontz, Sr., dear brother of Karen Lucas.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 7th, and Thursday, November 8th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9PM in HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4107 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 9th, 2007 at 11:00 AM in St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church, 10800 Old Court Road, Woodstock, Maryland.
Interment will follow in Meadowridge
Memorial Park.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Koontz

28 Entries

Most Certainly !

Jennifer Frenkil

January 23, 2019

God Bless All who knew and loved John ! Now, he is with Anthony in Heaven watching over each one who loved and cared for them... Peace unto you the Demaria and Koontz families ! Please have comfort that one day each family shall be reunited in Heaven one day ! Fly high, John !

October 27, 2009

My Dearest Johnny,

It will be two long years since you left this earth,I have missed you so very much.These two years have been a struggle to rebuild my life without you here.I know you are watching over us and I know you see how beautiful Little Johnny is,it is so remarkable how much he is like you.
Little Johnny is so attached to his big brother,and all his cousins and his grandparents,I hope you know how dearly loved he is,I believe Johnny and Anthony was my one reason for making it through this difficult time of you being gone.
As this second year comes,I find myself thinking about what is truly important in our lives. Its our love for each other ,its our being together with our family and friends and all the people who are daily parts of our lives,it is helping each other and caring for each other.The scars that you carried never let you escape the pain. I loved you from the depths of my soul and I hope with our love you felt the peace that you so desperately longed for and needed. I always listened Johnny and my heart broke at times because that deep pain,I could not fix.I go on today and every day knowing how you want me to raise our son,I go on because that perfect gift you gave me teaches me hope, and patience and unconditional love .

I hope I make you proud,I hope you know that I wake every morning and you are the first person I think of and the last person I think of at night.

Little Johnny knows you ,he sees your picture and points up and says" Daddy he is heaven ,with God".

I will never let him forget you,and how much you have done for him.

I miss you Johnny ,so much everyday ,we will be together again some day ,You are the love of my life watch over us keep us safe and visit us in our Dreams .

Gina DeMaria-Koontz

August 17, 2008

I hope everyone will understand these words and know how lucky all of us were to have Johnny in our lives.Dont look at his short comings,for this world is a better place because he wasin it .Little Johnny is every bit of his father ,he is funny,and smart and when he is doing something he is not suppose to be doing ,he will turn and give you that magical smile and laugh that melts your heart and we all know that smile.My heart breaks all over again every morning when I wake up and know Johnny is really gone,But then I see his beautiful eyes ,and perfect little face in his son ,and I know I have the most beautiful part of him .I miss you Johnny ,so much everyday ,we will be together again some day ,You are the love of my life watch over us keep us safe and visit us in our Dreams .

The time came when the pain it took to stay,
was greater than the pain it took to go.

"Our friend died on his own battlefield. He was killed in action fighting a civil war.He fought against adversaries that were as real to him as his casket is real to us.They were powerful adversaries.They took toll of his energies and endurances.They exhausted the last vestiges of his courage and his strength.At last these adversaries overwhelmed him .And for his bravery on the battlefield it had appeared that he had lost the war.But did he? I see a host of victories that he has won!

For one thing he has won our admiration-because even if he lost the war ,we give him credit for his bravery on the battlefield.And we give him credit for the courage and pride and hope that he used as his weapons as long as he could .We shall remember not his death, but his daily victories gained through his kindnesses and thoughtfulness,through his love for family and friends ,for animals and books and music,for all things beautiful,lovely and honorable.We shall remember not his last day of defeat ,but we shall remember the many days that he was victorious over ,over whelming odds.We shall remember not the years we thought he had left ,but the intensity with which he lived the years that he had.

Only God knows what this child of his suffered in the silent skirmishes that took place in his soul,But our consolation is that God does know ,and understand."

Chad Kemper

June 14, 2008

You can't always tell a book by its cover. To some, Johns life was a closed book held tighly in his arms for only a couple to see. Others had some chances to read a couple pages. Not many were sat down
at the many coffee tables in your years of fun to add chapter after chapter, regardless of what was going on. We, and so many others were so focused on the moment that time seemed to freeze, at least looking back time seemed to stop and uncontrollable laughter was always one word away.
The good times were endless and they still go on for me to this day. God I wish we could just hang out and work on our boat....at least get started :) I love you and miss you dearly my brother!
Chad

Rebecca Coates-Kemper

June 1, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Chad Kemper

May 1, 2008

John,
I can't believe it's almost been a year since I last spoke with you. Not a day has gone by that I don't think about a different adventure that we went on/through that initially brings a great big smile to my face. I have so many memories, and pictures, to last a very long time. It's not the same by any means, but I'm glad we always liked taking pictures whenever we got together. I haven't been able to look at them just yet, but I will soon. It will be a celebration not a sombor event, I hope.
If anyone else is still struggling and wants to talk, or one day possibly share pictures and stories please feel free to notify me though this web site. And if now isn't the time, please keep me in mind. John truly was my best friend and I know nothing can change what happened, but we can and he would want us to celebrate his life adventures.
My wife and I will always keep John and his familly in our prayers. I love you John and I can't wait to see you in my dreams again.

Chad Kemper

November 14, 2007

John,
As your friend, brother, best man, and Captain at a time like this I am lost for words. John was and still is my best friend

John, God and all the Angels & Saints are taking you where you don't feel anymore pain. You can finally get all the answers to what you have always wanted to know, so that you can rest in peace along side of your father and walk with him, hand in hand, through those pearly gates forever beside the right hand of the Father Son and the Holy Ghost.
You were my best friend for the majority of my life (20 years) and we were a team that no one else, besides ourselves, could break-up. You were always willing to do whatever you could to help me, my family, & anyone else in need, even if it was on a holiday, without any reservation or selfishness if you had the ability to do so. Your kindness, sense of humor and love for not just me, but all of the people in your life made you special to me and everyone who knew you. You meant the world to me and I hope you know that that was why I had to try my best to help you see all the good that you did bring to your family and friends.
No one should ever take for granted, nor analyze, and for that matter not recognize who their true friends and family are. With this knowledge not do their best to make sure that our true feelings, for both sides of the friendship are being nurtured without judgment.
John, You always loved everyone for who they were, no matter who they were or where they came from. Unconditional love is something that usually is only returned by family members, but in our case, and many others who were in our groups of friends were considered family, especially you, and that in itself is a true testament as to the person you really were while walking this earth.
You and I stood by each other through thick (usually me;) and thin (usually you;). We always told each other what we thought about each other, especially our girlfriends......I won't go their :) sorry readers that was an inside joke for John and a few others. We were honest, we looked out for the best interest of each other, but most of all we knew how much we meant to one another and that I will never forget.
I know this is not the last that I will hear or see you. If you have your wish, you will try to haunt me, just like you did that Halloween night at the ranch when you turned off the breaker and tied a flying bat with red flashing lights that scared the out of me. I know you always wanted to laugh under the worst of conditions that is why I know you don't mind me writing this stuff.
I, along with the priest who read you your last rights Monday the 5th , know that you are looking down on all of us right at this very moment and I think you are a little surprised as to how many people care about you and would have done anything for you.
Please promise me that until we meet again you will look down upon all of us and know that we all love you now as much as we ever did and that we will always love you.
John, on behalf of everyone that knows you, know that each and everyone of us will pray for you and your family for all the years to come. I love you with all my heart and I will miss you until we meet at that pearly gate. Put that on your list!
Love,
Chad Kemper

Rebecca Coates-Kemper

November 14, 2007

My dearest friend and Brother John of 14 years words can’t express the sadness I feel by the tragic loss of you. I feel for everyone who has lost their dear friend and brother. But most all I feel for your loving wife Gina and your adoring baby boy. I know that you were suffering and in pain for a-long time. I know that we all wish we could have eased your pain but that was and is in the hands of the Lord. I have faith that God has taken that terrible pain from you and put you at peace with your Dad. Please know that I will tell your son what a giving and kind hearted soul you were. Johnny you and your family will always be with Chad and I in our hearts and prayers.

When Chad and I moved to Florida you made sure to call us every single day. You truly were like no other friend; you were the best of what anyone could have ever dreamt of. You were our Captain. We were just lucky enough to be First Mates along for the Sail! You gave unconditionally without ever asking for anything in return. That is a true testament of the man you were. Just one of the precious gifts you taught me was to always let your loved ones know that you love them, so with that being said; I love you now and forever. Thank you for making the world a better place while you walked this earth!
Until we hug again,
Rebecca Coates-Kemper

Michele Willinghan

November 13, 2007

I'm saddened to hear about this tragic news. It's been many years since I've seen you, but I will always hold the memories we shared with me. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be missed!

Amy Stefanoski-Szczublewski

November 12, 2007

Dearest Johnny, Words cannot summize the sadness that we feel over such tragedy. Your delightful eyes and smile made us love you. Your disco call made us laugh with you. Your kindness will live on forever in our hearts. May your soul rest peacefully. Love Always, The Szczublewski Family

Marie Wainglass Bates

November 11, 2007

John-It has been many years. My fondest memory is when we wore cowboy boots in the 1st grade! Although I haven't seen you since middle school, I understand you had had your share of ups and downs in life. I hope you are at peace now and have no more pain. I will keep your family and your precious little baby in my prayers.

Maricha Bulger

November 11, 2007

John,
It has been a long time and this is a time I never saw coming. I wish the best for your family. It breaks my heart to know you are gone. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Memories of us I will always hold dear. xoxox

Laurie Church

November 9, 2007

Johnny,
I always had a great time hanging out with ya!You will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jill Herbert

November 8, 2007

John, I wish we would have stayed in better contact. You were such a gentle soul. I was blessed to have known you. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Renee Pigg

November 8, 2007

Johnny, my friend. I will miss you, your warm smile and most of all the best dear meat I've ever had! Oh and Johnny's homemade wine!! May your soul rest in peace. LOVE YOU

Amber & Baris Cetinkaya

November 7, 2007

For Johnny's family - our deepest sympathy and condolences:
"Mourning can go on for years and years. It doesn't end after a year, that's a false fantasy. It usually ends when people realize that they can live again, that they can concentrate their energies on their lives as a whole, and not on their hurt, and guilt and pain." ~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Linda DiPaola

November 7, 2007

Johnny- You will be missed by many. I will never forget you, or the first time you convinced me to eat deer meat. Eventhough it has been a while since I saw you last I know that you always had a good heart and soul. Rest in peace. My heart and thoughts go out to all of your family and friends.

Christine Russell

November 7, 2007

Johnny - I will always cherish the fun times and memories. I am Thankful to have had you and your family in my life for all of these years and thankful for all of the friends i have made through you. I know that you are no longer silently suffering and that you are finally at peace.

Cynthia Glensky

November 7, 2007

John I miss you so much. I cant believe you are gone, it is hurting me so bad and I cant even imagine how Gina and John III. are going to deal with this. And Aunt Brenda she has lost you and your father I cant even imagine. You were such a great person and a wonderful cousin. I had so much fun with you all the time and christmas will never be the same without you. I know you are where you want to be now with your father and you are not grieving anymore. I love you with all my heart and we will make sure that John III will know what a great person you were. Love you sweetie!!!

Karen Mealey-Simmons

November 6, 2007

John I know that we grew apart, but you were a huge part of my life. There will always be a special place for you in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Cris S

November 6, 2007

What can I say...this comes as such a shock to me. It's been a while since I've seen you, and yet I always thought you'd be around. Thank you for helping me through such a difficult time. I've always admired you...you couldn't have been a better friend. I wish your family all the peace in the world, knowing that you and they are loved and thought of.

Chris Reinhard

November 6, 2007

John, even though we lost touch with each other along time ago, you were always a cool friend to me. I look back to my high school years and some years after and remember nothing but good times we had when we hung out. I am sure that everyone who ever knew you feels the same way too. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will always be in my heart. LOVE YOU MAN!

Bob Lloyd

November 6, 2007

John, you will always be a brother to me. You had the biggest heart of anybody I have ever known. No matter how much time had passed between us, we always picked up where we left off. There was always an understanding between us about our friendship. It was unconditional and it always will be. I will always love you. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. God bless you.

Mark Caddell

November 6, 2007

John you will be trulely missed we`ve beeen friends since 8th grade I will always remember the good times we had.

joseph coates

November 6, 2007

JOHN WE WERE BEST FRIENDS AND I HOPE YOU KNOW I LOVED YOU AND I MISS YOU. I THINK ABOUT ALL THE FUN WE HAD TOGETHER AND HOW MANY GOOD TIMES WE SHARED AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU WITH ME. I HOPE GINA AND JOHNNY JR. CAN GET THROUGH THIS, I KNOW IT WILL BE HARD. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM

Sarah Sybor

November 6, 2007

I've always loved you, Johnny. You've always been so good to me and I'll be forever grateful for your friendship over the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Sarab Sybor

November 6, 2007

I've always loved you, Johnny. You've always been so good to me and I'll be forever grateful for your friendship over the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Aubrey Jordan

November 6, 2007

Johnny you will be missed. All I can think of is the good times when we were roomates on the ranch. You were a beloved friend and will be dearly missed. I can only hope that your family will get through this hard time. I hope you realized just how much everyone loved you. I miss you Johnny and I hope you are in a better place now and the pain you felt has been taken away. Love you. Your freind Aubrey.

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