John Joseph Pardus, Jr.
John Joseph Pardus, Jr.
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JOHN JOSEPH PARDUS, Jr, 78, of Marietta GA passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1947 in Patterson, NJ. John was a devoted friend to many and had a deep love for his family.
Beloved husband of 56 years to Donna (Ankrom) Pardus. Loving father of John James Pardus and Susan Schilo (Rich). Loving Grandfather to Sophia. Brother of Karen Fleischman (Wayne). Dear son of the late John Joseph Pardus, Sr, and Jessie (Waligorska) Pardus.
John was a graduate of Paramus High School, 1965, College of Emporia, Emporia, KS, 1969. He served in The United States National Guard during the Vietnam War.
He was an accountant for Western Electric, AT&T for over 30 years. He was a sailing enthusiast and a member of The Lake Murray Sailing Club in Columbia, SC. John also had a great passion for sports cars, always having a cool hotrod and loved driving his Corvette thru the GA Mountains. He also loved camping at the beach and spent many summers with his family at Myrtle Beach. John loved food, especially pizza. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
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