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John Marley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 22, 2025.

John William Marley, age 62, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Clinton Township, Michigan. He was born on May 25, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan.

A proud graduate of Michigan State University, John was interested in current events and was well-read. He brought enthusiasm to every conversation. John had a lifelong passion for sports.

Known for his fun-loving spirit, John brought joy and humor to those around him.

He is survived by his siblings: Brian Marley; Bill Marley and his wife Susan Kelly; and Gretchen Caccamo and her husband Anthony. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly. John was preceded in death by his parents, John William and Virginia (Van Nest) Marley; his brother Daniel (Susan) Marley; as well as his sister Mary Beth (Steve) Kosiara.

John will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

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Dave Nord

Yesterday

So sorry to hear about John's passing. A truly unique person that was one of the funniest people I've ever met. John vacationed with us in Vegas and even stayed at our house in San Diego. RIP John.

Paul Kuzner

Yesterday

Our brother and friend

Pat Quinlan and Jean Mackin

Yesterday

Pat Quinlan and Jean Mackin would like to share our sympathy on learning of Johnnys passing with the entire Marley family. Irish Gaelic phrase, "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam" (May they rest in peace).

John Anderson

Yesterday

Sincerest condolences to all who loved John. He was a big part of our Friday Night Hockey crew for many, many years, and his edgy humor always brought smiles. He will be missed.

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Karen Varty

Yesterday

Johnny , Gretchen and me. Always giggling. Johnny

Darryl Chauvin

Yesterday

My wife Kathy and I would like to share our deepest condolences to the Marley family. The news of John´s passing has really set me back.

I´ve know John for 40 years. I first met John at CYO baseball. We graduated from Bishop Gallagher together. We also played hockey together since the late 80s I´ve always looked forward to John´s sense of humor, even though I was usually the butt of his jokes. After spending time with John I would chuckle to myself days later at something he said. John made this world a better place with his sense of humor, and his friendship.

John traveled with us and attended many family functions. John´s presence always made every event more colorful to say the least. Vacationing with John to Vegas and San Diego was off the charts funny!

I will miss John when he´s not golfing with us, or he´s not at a family event. I will miss his humor, and I will miss laughing with him.

Jim Emch

Yesterday

My wife Donna and I wish to share our condolences for The family of Johnny. He was a good friend to all of us and we were fortunate to share some really good time with him playing Hockey and golf, family functions and gatherings he was always brought humor with him.. he will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Paul Kuzner

August 23, 2025

My condolences to the Marley family. I truly share your grief. John will be missed. He had a legendary sense of humor, retaliatory wit, and no filter (which augmented the humor).
John, an avid sports fan, was part of a group of friends who play hockey every Friday night starting in the 90´s. He stopped playing several years ago , but we continued to golf on Saturdays during and long after his hockey playing days were over. John loved the locker room banter before , during and after both golf and hockey. Those present for his opinion, counter-opinion, and then brutal character assaults will forever remember his ability to entertain. His memory will certainly live on in these circles.

David Quinn

August 23, 2025

RIP Lancer, it was an honor to be your teammate.

KENNETH F DRZYMALSKI

August 23, 2025

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny, I met him thru a friend and we enjoyed many Saturdays on the golf course; Johnny had a great sense of humor. Prayers for him and the Marley family. He will be missed.

Gretchen Marley Caccamo

August 23, 2025

I miss you John

Mark Carter

August 22, 2025

Sincere condolences to the entire Marley family. John was around 5 yrs old when I began playing sports at the Marley house, as a freshman in high school. Nevertheless he was beyond his years as a tennis ball goalie, out back. He and his defenseman `Pookie Dornhopper (cocker spaniel)´ were quite the defensive pair. I along with the rest of the world will miss John´s great sense of humor.

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