John J. DEGIDIO

John J. DEGIDIO obituary, St. Paul, MN

John J. DEGIDIO

John DEGIDIO Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 25, 2022.
Legendary restaurateur, age 86, passed away on October 22, 2022 surrounded by family. John was the proud owner of DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar in Saint Paul. John's family was everything to him and he loved having them near him. He loved making everyone laugh. His loving personality will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Ann; and brother, Naldo. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dorothy "Dottie;" children, Thomas (Karen), Anthony (Molly), & Joanne (Jason). John adored his grandchildren, Mike (Tom), Danny, Rob, Josie (Aaron), Jessie, Allie & Zack. He is survived by his siblings, Gene, Joanne, & Jerome. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM, Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Church of the Assumption (51 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102). Visitation 9 AM until start of Mass at church. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Little Sisters of the Poor, 330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102. 651-698-0796


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November 4, 2022

Chas Peluso posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2022

Carlo James La Manna posted to the memorial.

October 28, 2022

Larry Strenke posted to the memorial.

Chas Peluso

November 4, 2022

I always enjoyed chatting with John at the bar. A great guy. He will be missed.

Carlo James La Manna

October 29, 2022

Always in Our Thoughts & Prayer
RIP John
THE La Manna's

Larry Strenke

October 28, 2022

I moved into the neighborhood in 1953 lived @ 433 west 7th which is know Degidios park lot. Over the years I sit bolwling pins @ Degidios, shinned shoes. I lived in the neighborhood until 1978. But Degidios was part of my life and so was the Degidios family( Papa Joe, Gene, John. Thanks for 69 years of memories.
R.I.P. John

Jan Blaeser (Smolik)

October 28, 2022

Dear Dottie and family,
I´m so sorry for your loss. You and John were a sweet couple and fun to be with. I remember a time back in the `70´s when Mikie Paulsen and I joined you and John at the Hippogriph to see Steve Martin before he became a movie star. You both invited us back to your lovely home for a nightcap and made a warm fire in your fireplace. A fond memory.
With sympathy,
Jan Blaeser (Smolik)

Mary Beth Kronschnabel & Bob Schmidt

October 27, 2022

I'll never forget John. I was on my 1st date with Bob at the back bar and very nervous when meeting all his "Gid" friends. John told them to settle down and he put me at ease. This was over 50 years ago and have been friends with the DeGidio family ever since. (Friends with Bob too!!!) RIP John!

Larry Maun

October 27, 2022

A Great guy and family man. Sorry to hear of his passing. Larry Maun, Houston, Texas

Doug Drusch

October 27, 2022

Prayers & Condolences to the Family

Jenita

October 27, 2022

Dotty and family. Gene Joanne and Jerome. So many years of memories. Your memories (in time) will help you thru this loss you are feeling now. My prayers are with you.

Kay Fearing

October 26, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Angie (Sauro) Pence

October 26, 2022

My deepest condolences to Joanne and Jason and the Degidio family. He was a special person and friend.
Angie Pence

Kim Colmer

October 26, 2022

Joanne and family I´m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time

Richard Aguilar

October 26, 2022

A life well lived! RIP John!

Ron and Diane Kleinvachter

October 26, 2022

Sending love to you Dottie and to all family at this difficult time!

Joe Gatto

October 26, 2022

Prayers & Condolences to the Family.
Joe Gatto, Avenue Motor Sales

Kate (Peterson) Gura

October 26, 2022

Joanne and Dottie and the rest of the DeGidio clan, I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and sending you my deepest sympathy.

Fondly, Kate

Tom Barry

October 26, 2022

Tony, Molly & family! Sending a Giant Italian Wave of Love, Hope & Healthy Healing Prayers to you in Loving Memory of John J DeGidio!

Lisa Weinberger Jensen

October 26, 2022

Molly and Tony, and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. John is and always will be a part of Saint Paul 's history.
Sincerely Elizabeth ( Lisa)
Weinberger Jensen

. John Vignalo

October 26, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Larry Strenke

October 25, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Comfort Planter

Ecolab Team

Sent Flowers

Patrick McMonigal

October 25, 2022

My thoughts and prayers to Dottie and family at this time of loss

Warm Embrace Arrangement

CHARLIE CORY, BIG STEER MEATS

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Emilio Fedeli

October 25, 2022

I've known the DeGidio boys for over 60 years. Good men, a lot of laughs and many fond memories. My condolences to John's family.

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