Mr. John Theodore Makar

MAKAR, John Theodore, left this earth suddenly on December 13th, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Helen Makar, John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathy, his son Sean, his daughter, Mary, brother Stephen & his wife Nancy, sister Tedi, as well as a multitude of loving family and friends, and Porter. John was born February 6, 1949 in Perth Amboy, N.J. He was employed in the roofing industry all of his work life, most recently as Area Vice President GAF/ELK Southeast Region. John served his county over 25 years as a military reservist, in the US Navy, US Army and finally he retired from the Florida National Guard last year. Through 2005-2006 John served as a Command Sergeant Major during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. During his service his was presented with numerous military awards and citations. He was most proud of collecting 1000's of shoes for the orphans in Kabul. John was a member of Christ the King Church, Knights of Columbus, and Merrymakers Club on Davis Island. Those who so desire may make memorial contributions to the Metropolitan Ministries. The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m. Wed. Dec. 17th at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Avenue, with a Christian Wake Service at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18th at Christ The King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Private interment will be at Florida National Cemetery. BLount & Curry Funeral Home 605 S. MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL. 33609 (813) 876-2421