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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Crystal LakeJohn Casciaro Obituary
John Murray Casciaro, of Woodstock, passed away October 6, 2025 at the age of 64.
He was born April 15, 1961 in Chicago, the son of the late Ralph Alfred and Jean (nee Murray) Casciaro.
John grew up in Arlington Heights, attending St. Viator High School. He graduated from University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. John later enlisted in the US Navy, flying F-14s and F-16s, before becoming a pilot for Delta Airlines. After retirement, he spent his time trading and perfecting his game on the golf course. John will be dearly remembered as a faithful friend, and loving husband to his wife, Heide.
John is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Heide Bossow Casciaro; his siblings, Dr. Karen (Graham Woodward) Casciaro, Greg (Kathleen) Casciaro, Ralph (Lydia) Casciaro, Kim (Randy) Roggensack, and Richard (Lisa) Casciaro; sister-in-law, Heather (Steven) Schweitzer; many nieces and nephews, a host of loving friends, and his beloved canine companions, Hugo and Haddie.
Friends are welcome to visit with John’s family on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Prayers will be held the following day, Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. with visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Procession will follow to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, for the funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the Casciaro kindly requests memorial donations to:
The John Casciaro Memorial Fund
5100 Northwest Highway
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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419 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Send FlowersOct
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10:00 a.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
451 W Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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