John Voris Obituary
John was an amazing single father for years until he married Betsy Bauer in 1989. He was known for his big personality and loved cooking and hosting friends and family for gatherings. As a barbecue enthusiast, John enjoyed being part of the Chicago Ribfest in the mid to late 1980s and made his beloved "Uncle John's BBQ sauce" for loved ones and friends. He also proudly owned the sports and live music bar "Traffic Jam" in the River North neighborhood in Chicago. He loved music, especially blues and R&B. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and colleagues who are deeply saddened by the loss of their strong and confident husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
John was preceded in death by his parents Kathryn (Fisher) and George Voris, his siblings George "Mickey" Voris, Nancy Gleason and Patricia Gavin and brother-in-laws Marty Gleason and Tom Gavin. He is survived by his wife Betsy (Bauer) Voris, his children, Jennifer Composono (Mike), John Voris Jr. (Christy), Kevin Voris, Julie Coleman (Bob), his siblings, Stephen Voris (Liz), Casey Voris (Roxanne), Katie Campbell (Mark) and his sister-in-law Dorothy Voris, His grandchildren Mike, Nick and Luke Composono, Scarlett and River Voris, Jenna and Owen Smick, Timothy and Vivian Coleman, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 8404 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL. Visitation will be at 9:45 AM followed by a funeral mass at 10:45 AM.
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Punkie McFarland Delaney
April 10, 2025
Went to CK with John! Always the best! I can see him now with the rest of the guys at "the courts"! He will remain forever young!
God bless you, John , and fill your familly with great memories and strength .
Punkie McFarland Delaney
Sue mitchell
April 8, 2025
John was always so much fun. I remember when Betsy met him. We were nice Catholic girls running around Lincoln park having fun.
Great memories of then and when Julie and Kevin were little we would go over to Betsy and John´s and have fun, the kids played. Always kind and fun. May he be at peace with the angels.
Love
Sue Mitchell
John Reeb
April 7, 2025
I remember John from high school. He was always lots of fun. I'm sure he's making God laugh.
Sally Zink Gordon
April 7, 2025
John, you were such a joy, always filled with fun and laughter. We will all miss you.
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Margaret Voris
April 7, 2025
It´s been an honor, sir
Margaret
Rita Kevin
April 6, 2025
Rest in peace JV ! You were one of a kind and loved our time together on the CBOE and our crazy fun time on Damen Ave.
Will never forget your fun character !
Love Rita Kevin
PAUL ANTHONY SERRITELLA
April 6, 2025
"JV" FAMILY :
How very sad to hear of JOHN´S passing
Knew JOHN for many years -
Always remembered as a welcoming - fun
personality!
Please accept my deepest condolences-
THOTS & PRAYERS
paul serritella
CK - Class - 1960
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