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Jesse Morando Obituary
Jun 21, 1951 - Feb 12, 2025
Jesse James Morando, 73 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Laura (nee Jallo); loving father of Jennifer (Kevin), Samantha (James, III), Sara, Elizabeth (Tony), Jesse James, III and the late Baby J; cherished grandpa of Kali Rose, James, IV and Jaslyn; dearest brother of Elena (Ken) Janowski, Mary (Ted) Mecklin, Dolores (late Steve) Edwards, Frances Tryner and the late Olga Morando, Joaquin (late Bonnie) Morando, Jr., Paul Morando and Victoria (Jim) Miles; dear brother-in-law of Louise (late Ronald) Jezuit; Godfather of Nikki Morando; many nieces and nephew, great-nieces and great- nephew; best friends, George Saliga and Paul Lampa and his devoted canine companion, "Nester".
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting, with the Rev. Jay Nuthulapati of Sacred Heart Church, Whiting, officiating; interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point; visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com.
Jesse Morando was born on June 21, 1951 to Joaquin and Mary (Gonzales) Morando. A lifelong resident of Whiting, he was a graduate of Whiting High School, Class of 1969. A proud US Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, attaining the rank of corporal, he was a member of the VFW, Walter Kleiber Post 2724, serving as commander for over 25 years, the American Legion, Whiting Post 80, the VFW Hammond Post 802, VFW First District Commander (1991-92), VFW State Commander (2007-2008), the Mixtecas Motorcycle Club and was a retiree of the BP Whiting Business Unit with a service of 28 years. He enjoyed camping in Michigan with his buddy, Chico, at Woodhaven Lake, Sublet, IL with family and new friends and always loved "Coffee Time" with his White Castle friends. Devoted to his family, Jesse will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Whiting High School Marching Band, 1751 Oliver St., Whiting, IN 46394, would be appreciated. (219) 659-4400.
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