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John Macko Obituary
MACKO
John, August 12, 1988 - June 11, 2015.
Born in Paterson, NJ at St. Joseph's Hospital. John Phillip Macko, was the type of person that made a positive impact on everyone with his personality and contagious smile. Whether it was family, friends, or acquaintances, John always had a way of lighting up a room. Loving son of predeceased Debra Lee Stanley, survived by grandparents Edward Stanley and Joan Bie, Aunt Diana Collins, Uncle Eddie, and Aunt Pam Stanley, Cousins Kristee, Lisa, and Nicole, man's best friend Dutch, siblings Charlie Fries, Kevin Fries, and Veronica Copp and husband Jon, girlfriend Rachael Dimick. John graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 2006 and worked as a dedicated and trusted head foreman. He was a multi-sport Varsity athlete who enjoyed playing street hockey, football, and was the captain of his lacrosse team. He will be sorely missed by his extended family and closest friends. He will be remembered for always going above and beyond; and most of all his loving, "handsome," and most importantly selfless demeanor.
Love,
The CREW
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 17,2015 at St. Anne's Church (15-05 St. Anne Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410) beginning at 1 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Macko
June 28, 2015
You will be one of God's incredible Angels
May you find peace and love as you go home to be embraced by your mother!
Your kind soul far to young to go but will never be forgotten!
June 17, 2015
My deepest sympathies. I was saddened to hear this news. May God bless your family and friends. May you have peace and contentment. Cindy Jo Quackenbush -FLBOE President.
Shari S
June 17, 2015
I will always remember as you were, which was jovial and kind. May you be one with the earth again and your soul find its place.
June 17, 2015
My heart sank when I heard this news. My sincerest condolences to you're family in this tough time. You will live in our our hearts and memories. May you be at peace now, rest easy.
Aisha
June 16, 2015
What a beautiful soul you were. I'll miss you forever.
June 16, 2015
Rest in peace...
Sandy .. Fair Lawn
Joe Copelton
June 16, 2015
It broke my heart when I heard what happened and I haven't seen you in years, you were always around the house smiling and laughing with my brother while I was growing up and I was the annoying little brother that wanted to fit in and be cool, it's crazy to think that I'm now 18 and you are no longer here. You will be greatly missed. R.I.P macko
Luanne Copelton
June 16, 2015
To johns family and friends, I offer my sincerest sympathy, the sadness I feel is beyond any words I can say. I will remember him as a sweet, funny, handsome kid , and an awesome lacrosse goalie , I hope you're at peace, you will be missed beyond any measure . To the "crew" take care of each other always .
June 16, 2015
R.I.P GOD SPEED
CS.
June 16, 2015
Your contagious laugh will be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel! Please watch over ur family and friends! Rest in God's hands, Macko!
Sean Hughes
June 16, 2015
I will always miss you brother. Forever in my memory.
Christina
June 16, 2015
that smile can light up any room left alone and its darkness you were nothing short of amazing John, you will be truly deeply missed. I wish there was more time for more laughs. when I was hurting you comforted me and more words than I could ever express the impact you've made on me and everyone around you nothing short of amazing. you are and always will be that sweet gentle kind hearted John Macko that I knew you were in high school in middle school and now in my prayers I will always think of you rest easy my friend and rest in the sweetest paradise there is miss you now and forever but never forgotten always loved . Love you always.
Donna Barchefski
June 16, 2015
John you have touched so many people's lives and one of them was mine. You will be truly missed and will always hold a very special place in my heart. Xo
Tom Leathem
June 15, 2015
John You are now in God's hand. You will always be remembered and loved. We will miss you.
W&L Cortes
June 15, 2015
Just to find out that you passed left me speechless. Nicholas happened to tell me and we cannot express the grief of losing one of his friends at a very young age. To John's family, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with the entire family/friends during this difficult time.
JCM
June 15, 2015
May John rest in God's memory.
June 14, 2015
My heart goes out to you..too young to leave everyone
Nanci Lieneck
June 14, 2015
John, A piece of my heart left with you. You will be forever remembered. xoxoxo
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