John Michael "Mickey" Bozek

John Michael "Mickey" Bozek, age 83, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

John was born on Nov. 16, 1942, in La Porte, Indiana, to the late John V. Bozek and Esther M. Miller.

He graduated from La Porte High School in 1961 and went on to build a long and successful career in the grocery and hospitality industries. He worked for more than 20 years as a manager with National Tea, spent time in the Chicago suburbs with Garofalo's Grocery, owned Shef's Deli and later served as a floor manager at Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas. John lived in Richton Park, Illinois, for 27 years before relocating to Las Vegas in 1999.

On Sept. 25, 1965, he married the love of his life, Martha "Marty" Sample, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John cherished time spent with family and friends.

He was an avid sports fan, proudly cheering for Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears, and the Vegas Golden Knights, and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their sporting events.

John is survived by his wife, Marty; his children, Michael Bozek of Alabama, Melissa Bozek of Reno, Nevada, and Matthew (Sandra) Bozek of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren, Adam (Caitlin), Steven (Amy), Jordan (Shelby), Sydney (Zach), Olivia, Mollie, Joseph and Kaitlyn; and three great-grandchildren, Troy, Patrick and Elleanor. He is also survived by his sister, Jan Pinkerton of La Porte. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren as a loving and supportive "Paw Paw."

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

Family and friends may gather at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the Mass.

Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

To light a virtual candle, share a cherished memory, or leave a message of comfort for John's family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.