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John Chalfant Obituary
Fort Wright - John J. Chalfant, age 89, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Joe began his working career with Kroger, he would later move to American Tobacco before retiring from the United States Post Office. He was the owner of Delta Wholesale and recently worked for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau and volunteered at the Elder Hostel. Joe was an Army Veteran stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He proudly served his country with his duty in the military and was excited to take part in the Honor Flight with fellow veterans. Joe coached his kids in knothole baseball and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Chalfant; first wife, Mary Jo Chalfant (1990); brothers, Dan and Robert Chalfant. Joe is survived by his second wife, JoAnn Nienaber-Chalfant (Nee Battaglia); children, John Chalfant (Kim), Tina Schierberg (Ken), Tim Chalfant (Julie), Mike Chalfant (Karen), Julie Voorhees (Darran), Joe Chalfant, Marty Nienaber (fiancé Emily) and Mike Nienaber (Judy); siblings, Louis R. Chalfant and Mary Beth Dowd; sister-in-law, Rose Chalfant; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Friday, June 8, 2018 at St. Agnes Church from 4:00 PM until the Mass of Christian Burial begins at 7:00 PM. Interment will be held the following day Saturday, June 9, 2018, at St. Mary Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sisters of Notre Dame St. Joseph Heights 1601 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011 and/or Redwood Rehabilitation Center 71 Orphanage Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 and/or National Honor Flight Honor Flight, Inc. Attn: Diane Gresse 175 South Tuttle Road Springfield, OH 45505. Online condolences can be left at www.middendorf-funeralhome.com
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Donna Kay Kinney
May 31, 2019
Joe and his family welcomed me into their lives. I became a part of his extended family which deeply touched my heart. He was a kind and quiet man. He had a gentle sense of humor which always made me laugh. I'll never forget his smile and his kindness.
Jane May
June 6, 2018
We called him the Senator because he was such a classy guy, but he was much more than classy - he was kind and funny and loving. He and Jo Ann shared a big, happy and loving extended family, and he will be sorely missed. I hope that as the sadness of losing him passes, they will be able to enjoy the many happy memories. I am holding you in my thoughts and in my heart, Jo Ann. I'll miss him too.
Love,
Janie
June 6, 2018
Joe was such a classy guy that we nicknamed him "The Senator." But he was much more than classy; he was loving and smart and kind, and my dear friend Jo Ann has suffered a terrible loss with his passing. Their whole extended family will miss him so much - I just hope that as the deep sadness of losing him eases, all of them will be able to focus on the many, many happy times they shared with Joe. I am keeping you in my thoughts and in my heart, Jo Ann.
Love,
Janie
Donna Kay Kinney
June 6, 2018
Knowing you and your wonderful family has added joy to my life. You will be missed by everyone who knew you.
Kathy Wilk
June 6, 2018
Sorry for your loss
June 6, 2018
Rest in peace Joe,you were such a kind loving man. I am sure you are sitting in heaven and smiling down on all.
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