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John was born April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Eleanor Nigro. He grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1967. He met many of his life long friends at Emporia State University. John was a music fan from an early age. Most of his high school and college friends were musicians. He attended many concerts and music festivals. In recent years his favorite outings were to the Listyning Room, an extension of the Center for Recorded Music, a music non-profit preserving recorded music and encouraging social listening.
He enjoyed a long career with the US Department of Education where he specialized in expanding and protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. This remained a passion for him throughout his retirement years. John was a guest of the White House twice. In 1983, he received an accolade from Ronald Regan. On July 26, 1990 he was present for the signing ceremony of the Americans With Disabilities Act by George H.W. Bush.
John is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Tony and Jimmy; sister Maria; sisters-in-law Sabrina and Lori; and daughter Danielle. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Kivlin) Nigro; daughter Leslie Moreland and husband Josh; son-in-law Derek Myers; grandchildren Valyrie, Dean and Oliver; and many close friends.
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Robin Olson
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I´ll always remember John as a dedicated advocate for civil rights for everyone and accessibility rights for people with disabilities. He had the unique ability to connect with anyone-from the highest elected officials to the regular folks on the street-making them feel seen and valued. Deepest condolences to Sharon and the rest of the family. He may not be here but his impact remains.
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