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JOHN CHRISTOFF Obituary

JOHN J. CHRISTOFF, 72, of Fort Wayne, lost his battle of three years and nine months to pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Aug. 2, 1945, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Biegel) Christoff. He worked as a manager of fleet maintenance at Indiana Michigan Power Company, retiring in 2002 after 30-plus years of service. He was an U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, American Legion Post 82, and the Tristate Gas Engine and Tractor Association. One of his passions when he was younger, was Super Pro Drag Racing. As he grew older his interests developed into woodworking, camping and fishing, and antique tractor engines, to name just a few. His love of nature was evident and his master gardening skills were appreciated by many. He is survived by his partner, Amy Pippin of Fort Wayne; sons, John P. (Michelle) Christoff of Columbia City, Jeffrey R. (Joanna) Christoff of Franklin, Ind., and Ben (Jennifer) Pippin of Fort Wayne; sister, Mary K. (Bill) Boussum of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jody Hoskins. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct.16, 2017, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46818 )with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46804). Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials may be made to pancreatic research or St. Patrick Catholic Church, Arcola, Ind. To leave condolences visit www.greenlawnmpfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 13, 2017.

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Don Davis

October 17, 2017

Amy, our prayers go out to the whole family. Donnie and John often reminisced about their days at AEP when we would see him at St. Pat's. Don and Roberta

Carmelita Carlo

October 15, 2017

Much love to Amy and children grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sending prayers and healing your way. To an awesome man John thank you I love you

Schiela Reynolds

October 15, 2017

So sorry to hear of John s passing!
My thoughts and prayers are with Amy and all the family!
You were a very special person and loved by many!
Rest in the arms of the angels!
You will be greatly missed!

Schiela Reynolds

October 15, 2017

Gone but never forgotten!
Prayers for Amy and family

Schiela Reynolds

October 15, 2017

So very sorry to hear of John s passing!
Thoughts and prayers to Amy and all his family!
He was a wonderful caring friend for many years.
I worked at CVS pharmacy and he used to share his beautiful vegetables with us.
He was loved by many and will be missed.
He was very proud of his family too!
Rest in the arms of the angels my friend!

Carol Wertman

October 15, 2017

Prayers for healing to the family. Sorry for your loss. John was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed by a lot of people. Sorry I couldn't make it down but my thoughts are with you all.

Terry Askren

October 14, 2017

Worked with John at I&M. One of the nicest guys I ever met he will be missed.

October 14, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May you draw close to our loving God by reading his word, and find comfort in the hope he gives us all : of seeing our loved ones again in a beautiful new paradise home here on earth.

Tim n Terrie Vaughn

October 14, 2017

Our thought's and prayer's to all of you.

Rick Fox

October 13, 2017

Praying for your family. John was a good man who was loved by all. RIP John Boy!

October 13, 2017

Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Linda & Tony Becker

Roger Crismore

October 13, 2017

John was a good friend I will miss you.

Ben & Alicia Herber

October 13, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences are with you John, Amy, and the rest of the Christoff family. I know big John will be missed dearly. We are keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers. Much love.

Dave Ferguson

October 13, 2017

John was a good friend over the years.Always ready to get advice on problems

Debby Anderson

October 13, 2017

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Johnny was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.

Teri Silvestri

October 12, 2017

Mitzi, John, Jeff, Ben, Krissy, Dave, Amy,

So sorry for the loss of your significant other, brother, uncle, dad and friend. John was a good man. May the good Lord bless and keep his soul.

Sorry again

Love Teri

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Oct

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Greenlawn Funeral and Cremation Services

6750 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Oct

15

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Greenlawn Funeral and Cremation Services

6750 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Oct

15

Burial

Greenlawn Memorial Park.

IN

Oct

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

12305 Arcola Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

Oct

16

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

12305 Arcola Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

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6750 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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