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John Goreta Obituary

Goreta, John A. Went to Heaven on May 24, 2012, at the age of 59, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosemary (nee Peterson). Loving dad of Hannah. Son-in-law of Claire (Joe Gehl) Peterson. Brother of Aranka Goreta, Nada (Jim) Cayo and Mascha (Keith) Sopa. Brother-in-law of Rene (Keith Prost) Peterson, Bob (Mary) Peterson and Ron (Debbie Eggert) Peterson. Preceded in death by his parents; John and Wilma Goreta and his father-in-law Bob Peterson. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, W204 N11940 Goldendale Rd., in Germantown, from 4:30PM until the Memorial Mass is celebrated at 6PM. Father Loyola Amalraj will be officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at the Cancer Care Center at Community Memorial Hospital and at the Kathy Hospice for their compassionate care, kindness and support they have given.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 27, 2012.

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Karen Vogel and family

May 31, 2012

Praying that you will feel the love of the Lord, Jesus Christ, holding you up in the difficult weeks and months ahead.
With love,

Noreen & Bob Jaggard

May 31, 2012

John has left behind wonderful memories which will be shining lights to you when you need them. May he be in God's presence and at peace. Time will heal the hurt and leave behind someone to talk to when you need them.

Lori Eshleman

May 29, 2012

Thinking of you all every day. I wish you comfort and strength in these difficult days. I am sure I cannot imagine how difficult this is for you all.

Angie Alvaro

May 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Rosemary and Hannah. So very sorry for your loss.

Patricia Lauten

May 28, 2012

Rosemary and Hannah
So sad to hear of John's passing. Thinking of you both and sending love, prayers and hugs.

May 28, 2012

Condolences from the Alexopoulos Family

Ivanka Velyov-Geiger

May 27, 2012

My deepest Condolences to the Goreta Family. You are in my prayers.

Mary Carini

May 27, 2012

Rosemary and Hannah, so sorry to hear of John's passing. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Dominic and Mary Carini

DEBBIE TANNER

May 27, 2012

A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING , TWO WILLING HANDS AT REST GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.

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