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John F. Failla

John Failla Obituary

John F. Failla, 61, Yorkville, IL, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Born March 16, 1947, Chicago, IL, beloved son of Mary, nee Bacarella, Failla Malik and the late John Failla; loving husband of Ann, nee Kavajec; dear father of Jennifer (Kevin) Childs, Jason Failla and Steven Failla; devoted grandfather of Alexa, Madison and Nicholas Childs; dear brother of Roslyn (Benjamin) Pollard, Irene (James) Kopp and Mary Lou White; fond uncle to several. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 406 Walnut St., Yorkville, IL. Interment St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Bristol, IL. Visitation 4 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Pkwy., Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Failla

22 Entries

Linda Carfagnini

March 17, 2009

Dear Ann,
Thinking and praying for you...
Love,
Linda

Mark Hartmann

March 16, 2009

Happy Birthday Uncle John!
Thanks for all the fond memories.
It was great playing music with you over the years.

I miss you
Mark

Uncle John & Russ Christmas Eve 2008

January 11, 2009

Gina Marie (Csolkovits) Tiahnybok

January 11, 2009

Dear Ann, Jenny and Family, Jason, and Steven,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Uncle John was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be remembered for the love he shared with others. We were so Fortunate to have had Uncle John, Auntie Ann, Jennifer, Kevin and the children at our home to celebrate Christmas Eve 2008. We will always remember the many years spent at the Failla's in Villa Park, IL (and recently in Yorkville, IL) with all our extended family on Christmas Eve. I have special memories of all the cousins playing ATARI, watching Caddy shack and banging on Uncle John’s keyboard creating various obscure songs. At the same time the adults would hang in the kitchen area, talking, laughing and enjoying eating Hungarian sausage and other various goodies. Uncle John was “King” of his always newly renovated domain. All the extended family would look forward to seeing what was newly added or tweaked from the year before. Uncle John was so talented in many ways and he will be Extremely missed. We have so many fond memories of our families getting together not only for the holidays, but also for birthdays, communions and graduation parties as well.
We will always remember Uncle John's kindness, good nature and patience. Please know you're in my families’ thoughts and prayers. We love you all so much.
God Bless you...
The Tiahnybok and Cisar Family
Gina, Alexander, Alexandra, Nicholas, Valentina, Tori ...& of course...Russ

bonnie lopez

January 9, 2009

To the Failla Family..I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am your old neighbor, Sandy Ciske's sister, Bonnie. We've met on many family occasions, the last time being Becky and Micheals wedding. John will be missed.
Fondly, Bonnie and Dennis Lopez

Tom Bendicsen

January 8, 2009

Love, live and laugh like there’s no tomorrow.
He showed us all how it’s done!
Cheers to a great man
We will miss you friend

Rich and Debbie Lugiai

January 8, 2009

Steve,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Remember all the good times. Our Sympathy to you and your family.

Lew & Darlene Palmer

January 7, 2009

On behalf of all of John and Ann's North American (MG) Triple-M Register friends, we wish to offer our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Ann and the family. We will certainly miss John and all of the good times. We cherish those memories and trust the family will do the same.

Melissa Stanger

January 7, 2009

Dear Jason and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Melissa (Ludviksen) Stanger

Scott Raeside

January 7, 2009

Jason and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear the news. My family sends their condolences. I know how much he meant to you and your family. You are and will be in our prayers. I have very fond memories of your Dad as we were growing up. He was such a kind, good hearted man.

Most Sincerely,

Scott Raeside and Family

Rich & Pat (Migut) Slovak

January 7, 2009

Dear Ann,
Our deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of your dear husband. Although, we haven't seen each other in awhile, we have fond memories of attending birthday parties at my brother's home and seeing you on other occasions over the years. We were always delighted to see you both and engage in most cordial conversations which caught us up for the years out of touch. John will be remembered as a wonderful, friendly, upbeat person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. God Bless and Console you in your time of sorrow.

Janet McDonald

January 7, 2009

Dear Jason,

My heart goes out to you and your family and I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. Your father was such a kind and warm person. I am very lucky to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie (Josephine) Lentz

January 7, 2009

To the Failla Family,
I was saddened to read of John's passing. I am a second cousin to John. My father was John's father's uncle (uncle Peter Sparacino). We last saw John at cousin Peter Failla's wake. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.

Sharon Balius

January 7, 2009

Dear Ann, Jen, Jay and Steve,

I am so very sorry for your loss...please know that you are in my prayers during this very difficult time.

Karen Kautz

January 7, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to John's wife and family. John was the first person I worked for 28 years ago when coming to work for Inland. He was a very dear and special person and will be greatly missed.

Lori (Curry) Smith

January 7, 2009

Dear Jason,
I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lori (Curry) Smith

Pam Hiestand

January 6, 2009

Dear Ann, Jenny and Family, Jason, and Steven,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. John always adored his family and was so proud of you. The last time we saw John was at a wedding. He showed us pictures of his grandchildren, and we talked about his wonderful children. He loved you more than words can express. We always knew how much he loved Ann. They were truly a loving couple and an inspiration to all of us.

We have so many fond memories of our families together. We all attended various school functions and activities. The parents had as much fun as the children did. Every year as we decorate our Christmas tree and put up ornaments we made at Ardmore and Fullerton Schools, it is like seeing old friends again.

We will always remember John's smile and good nature. He was always so happy to see everyone. We will miss him.

Please know we are holding you close in our thoughts and pray you will find comfort in your precious memories.

Take Care...

Love,

Richard and Pam Hiestand

Bill Fleck

January 6, 2009

I have so many found memories of John as a Father, Builder & Friend! To say he will be missed to those who knew him is an understatement. To Ann, Jen, Jason & Steven your Husband & Father is home & resting well. He will be watching over you to make sure things go well for you!! God Bless all of you!

Mark Hartmann at Ann & John's wedding (1970)

Mark Hartmann

January 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John Failla, who was my uncle. I was the ring bearer at Ann and John's wedding. I have fond memories that date back as far as I remember. Summers in Michigan, Christmases, riding on the back of his motor-cycle... He was a fantastic person. So very talented. John, you're one of my heroes! I know I'll see you again some day.

Love - Mark

Jori Sparry (Hiestand)

January 5, 2009

We were so sorry to hear about John's passing. We have such fond memories of him and your whole family. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Nannette Konajeski

January 5, 2009

Jason & family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Mark Zelent

January 5, 2009

John was a good father and a wonderful person. He was a positive roll model for me as I was growing up and he will be missed. I offer my condolences to the Failla family.

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