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John graduated from Calumet High School in 1961. He married the love of his life Gloria Rossio on April 29, 1967.
He worked as an electrician his whole life. Started training with John Wickstrom as a teenager. He attended Michigan Tech before accepting a job in Detroit in 1964. He spent his career working in the Detroit area for IBEW Local 58. He was blessed to work for Clyde Jones at Centerline Electric for several years, where he found not only a boss but a lifetime friend. He retired in 1998.
John was always ready and willing to help everyone with anything. He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity both in Florida and the Copper Country after retiring. He was always busy volunteering around Ville de Marco complex where they lived as snowbirds since 1995 and permanently in 2017.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, and volunteering. He was known for his storytelling, and he loved his grandkids! He enjoyed spending time with, teaching and helping them. He was so proud of them.
Preceding him in death were his parents Roy and Lila, and several aunts and uncles.
John is survived by his wife Gloria, children Mary Ann (Douglas) Young and Mark Liimatta, grandchildren Rachel Clor, Emma (Douglas Baker) Clor, Robert (Maria) Clor, Luke Clor, Sarah Clor, Anthony Clor, and Cody Liimatta, 6 great grandchildren and one on the way, one brother David (Adele) Liimatta, and one sister Vicki (Clyde) Mikkola, as well as several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and one aunt, Leona (Ken) Ryyanen.
A funeral service for John will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, Michigan with Pastor David Taivalkoski officiating. Visitation will be held at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home from 12:00 - 1:00pm. Burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any Habitat for Humanity in honor of John.
He will be missed by many.
Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
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Amy K Wilson
May 15, 2025
Gloria and family,
I have been a renter at Villa De Marco for 7 years. Each year John offered his help if I needed anything. Although, what I will remember most is each sunny morning I watched him loving water all the flowers. He offered me his friendly " Good morning, it´s going to be a hot one today"Rest in peace John. I know you will be watering the flowers in heaven.
My sincere condolences-
Amy Wilson
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Russ Tiller
May 14, 2025
John and Gloria, April 2024
Russ Tiller
May 10, 2025
Our heart and prayers go out to Gloria and the family. I had the good fortune to work with John during the past few winters. He was generous with his time and spent countless hours donating those hours on electrical and landscaping projects. John was a wealth of knowledge and was meticulous on keeping records for his Condo Association. I will miss reviewing our "today´s to do list" and hearing him say "you know I have stories" over morning coffee. John was a blessing to many, including me! Rest in peace my friend.
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