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John Jagodzinski Obituary
John was an Erie native and graduate of St. Joseph's grade school. He was an accomplished artist, graphic designer and photographer who attended Tech Memorial High School's Commercial Art program from 1984-88, and the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa., from 1988-90. He worked as a graphic designer at Creative Imprint Systems in Erie from 1995-2013. He then worked at Signs Now, Graphic Concepts and Lemac Packaging in Erie. He also worked as a freelance artist, running Studio 722 from his home for ten years.
John enjoyed the outdoors, including picnics at our family camp outside of Erie, trout fishing and deer hunting in the Allegheny Mountains. As a child, he played youth league soccer, and loved building backyard snow forts during frequent winter blizzards. He also enjoyed fishing for smallmouth bass and walleye in Lake Erie during the summer.
John was predeceased by his mother Dolores (Kostek) Jagodzinski.
He is survived by his father Harry Robert, as well as five siblings, James (Mary K), Christine Anderson, Rosanne Jaworski (John), Thomas (Darlene), Robert (Kristin), along with cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Larry Anderson.
Family and friends are invited for a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 9367 Wattsburg Rd. CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Christian interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Erie.
Memorial donations may be made to Emmaus Ministries, a charity which helps feed the poor, 345 East 9th St., Erie, PA 16503. Or online at www.eriebenedictines.org.
Askins Cremation Funeral Services, 8354 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16509 is assisting with arrangements.
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Karen Balos
July 2, 2022
You and John partying?!!
karen balos
July 5, 2021
Miss you!
Darlene
July 13, 2020
JOHNNY ,
WE KNOW THAT YOU WENT TO A BETTER PLACE AND ALL IS WELL WITH US BECAUSE WE FEEL YOUR SPIRT WHICH IS ALIVE . WE WILL MISS YOU ....
LOVE DARLENE
Tom
July 13, 2020
JOHNNY ,
MAY YOU RIDE A RAINBOW TO THE STARS
AND LOOK DOWN ON US FROM AFAR
MAY GODS ANGELS DRY UP ALL YOUR TEARS
AND MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
UNTIL THE DAY COMES AGAIN WHEN WE WILL MEET
With all of My Love .
You will be missed but never forgotten ,
Your Brother Tom
Nanette (Schaaf) Spaeder
July 13, 2020
Sending prayers and thoughts to you all. May you be comforted by memories of your time together. I was a classmate of John's at St. Joe's.
Doug Conklin
July 13, 2020
As one of the Conklin brothers living on Chapin Street, we have a lot of fun memories of all the other kids that grew up there - Johnny included. Certainly he is gone too soon. We are very sorry for your family's loss and our sympathies go out to the entire Jagodzinski family. Doug and Carla Conklin
Rob Jagodzinski
July 12, 2020
We Are Going To Miss You, Brother
Backyard snow forts in winter blizzards/
Sleepouts at our camp in summertime./
One sweet, quiet August morning we picked overflowing quarts of blackberries with Dad,/
Our hands a little scratched up by the thorny vines./
We are going to miss you, Brother./
We made long sled runs at Chris and Larry's one December of deep, deep snows./
That night Larry and Jim took us on snowmobile rides through mysterious, dark woods,/
Man how our faces froze./
Going to miss you, Brother./
We drew Mother's Day cards for Mom, you had the creative talent./
It served you well when you grew up and worked,/
With an artist's brush and palette./
We are going to miss you, Brother./
First Communion at St. Joe's,/
It was easy to spot you in the long line there:/
Praying hands, a smiling face, and a full head of red hair./
We are going to miss you, Brother./
Some weekends Mary K and Jim took us out to Mooreheadville./
Rides in the jump plane packed with skydivers,/
Gave us little kids a big thrill./
We're gonna miss you, Brother./
Rosanne and John took us fishing one bright summer morning./
You caught a big largemouth out in the Bay./
That's when Matt was born,/
I remember it like yesterday./
We are going to miss you, Brother./
I spent the wonder of childhood years with you,/
Our family all remembers the good times, John./
I went off to the Army, then in a few years you went off to college and
Life moved on./
We are going to miss you, Brother./
Through the years there have been some rough stretches,/
Some moments of doubt and grief./
But Brother John, we all speak in united heart and soul/
We pray that your spirit has found peace./
With all our love, your family.
Lori Ohm
July 12, 2020
I'm deeply saddened by John's passing. He was a dear friend for many, many years, and brought so much joy, love, and laughter into my life. His friendship was truly a precious gift I will always cherish. My deepest condolences and sympathy to the family.
Andy Zawistoski
July 12, 2020
Prayers up my friend. Just saw you not too long ago and its your turn in our Words with Friends game ugh. Sorry I couldnt help you get into the Post Office job you were pursuing.
Thoughts and prayers for all of your family and friends, brother.
Kathy Reagan
July 12, 2020
Tom and Darlene,you are in my prayers,sincerest condolences. God Bless you and your family,stay safe always.
Sharon dombrowski
July 12, 2020
O sorry to hear about your loss. I remember your littel brother an the fun times we had together. Always in my prayers. Love you an give my love to your family. God bless you all.
TIm Cooney
July 12, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear about John's passing. He was one of the many neighborhood kids I grew-up with on Chapin Street. My sincerest condolences to the family, most especially Mr. Jagodzinski. Prayers for consolation during this incredibly difficult time.
Sherry (Gross) Mancino
July 9, 2020
I am deeply saddened about John. Praying for peace for your family. We were classmates at St. Joes.
karen balos
July 8, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to his family and friends..We worked together at Graphic Concepts.
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