John A. Moscato

John "Jack" Moscato, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago on July 6, 1935, a graduate of Harper HS and Chicago Teacher's College. After his service in the US Army, John pursued a career in Information Technology. An exceptional athlete, he played basketball and baseball in high school, college and Army. He married Margaret Spence in 1966 and together they welcomed daughters Maria and Sara. He was at his best as a father, and was deeply loved by his daughters and favorite grand-dog Denver, who was patiently waiting for him in heaven. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Moscato, his brother James (late Kay) Moscato, and sister Mary Ann (late Russ) Russelburg. He is survived by his beloved daughters Maria Moscato and Sara (Todd) Howe, ex-wife Maggie Moscato, sister Marge (Bob) Patten, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Thursday, March 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Markiewicz Funeral Home,P.C., 108 E. Illinois Street, Lemont. A service will be held at 12:00pm at the Funeral Home with private burial immediately following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. All guests must wear a facemask, and social distance per Covid-19 guidelines. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's name may be made to the ASPCA or your local no-kill animal shelter.