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John Pedersoli Obituary

JOHN ROBERT PEDERSOLI VALPARAISO, IN John Robert Pedersoli, 62, of Valparaiso formerly of Harvey, IL passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born August 4, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Thomas Pedersoli and Marian Anderson and attended Thornton Fractional South High School. John made his career as a heavy equipment mechanic with Wisconsin Steel then Inland Steel. He loved to spend time fishing with his family at Barbee Chain-Of-Lakes and Dumont Lake, and crank up the volume on his favorite classic rock music. On July 7, 1973 he married Carol Engelbrecht who survives along with children: John (Jennifer) Pritchard of Crete, IL, Jamie A. Pedersoli of Knox, Jill M. (William) Wineland of Valparaiso, mother, Maryann Pedersoli of Michigan; siblings: Barbara (Bob) Marcowka, Kim (Bill) Pedersoli, Gary (Jodi) Pedersoli, Brian (Denise) Pedersoli, Randy (Shah) Pedersoli, grandchildren: Gordon Wineland, James Hartman, Nolan Wineland, Ryanne Pritchard, Dominik Pritchard and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial Mass will be held Friday 11:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso with a memorial visitation to follow at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso on Friday from 12:30 PM- 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice.

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Published by The Times on Nov. 23, 2016.

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Robin Carey

December 2, 2016

Eternal Life is hard for loved ones who's hearts are breaking. Your light will still be shining here to those you left behind to complete your work in heaven

November 28, 2016

Carol: I just found out about John. I am so sorry. My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. You are in my prayers. Daianna Tarlton

Tim Stan

November 25, 2016

I worked with John at Inland Steel on 3-11 and also the 80" SHOP, we would talk about fishing a lot, sorry for your loss he was a great guy.

November 24, 2016

I worked with John at Inland. Sorry to hear of your loss, I did a lot of 3 to 11s with him, he was a super guy!

T. Parsons
Mesa Az.

stephen kosteba

November 23, 2016

OUR DEEPES SEMpathies go out to the family ,JOHN,S at peace and with out pain. love from THE KOSTEBA FAMILY ,UNCLI STEVI

Carol Morris

November 23, 2016

Carol, Jamie, Jill and the entire Pedersoli/Engelbrecht families, my deepest condolences. May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this very sad time. May your memories bring you joy in the days and years ahead. R.I.P. John, you will be missed.

Linda Wolf - Adelfio

November 23, 2016

John and Jen, my deepest condolences to you and your family in your loss. May God hold you in his loving arms to help you through this sad time. Love and prayers.

Jan Grzadzinski

November 23, 2016

I have known John most of my life and he was much more then just my sister Carol's husband. He was my brother and friend. He will be missed each and every day. My deepest condolences to my beautiful sister Carol, my wonderful nieces Jamie and Jill and the entire Pedersoli family. Love you all.

Dave and Char Geisler

November 23, 2016

Judging from his daughter Jamie, John was one heck of a man. We know that he will be sorely missed, and thank God for the memories of him that we all will always have.

November 23, 2016

John and Jennifer
Our deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Penny Buchmeier

Sam and Gerry Reiff

November 23, 2016

Please accept our condolences, God Bless each
And every one ,he will always be remembered as
a very good friend.

Sam and Gerry Reiff

November 23, 2016

Carol and family, so so sorry to hear about John you are in my heart and in my prayers

Vicki Bacskai (Cullen)

November 23, 2016

Oh Carol, I am so sorry on your loss. I hope God comforts you and your family at this time, please know you are in my thoughts, prayers and that God is holding him in the palms of his hands now.

Chris and Jay Benak

November 23, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. God Bless and keep you all in these trying times.

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Barbara and Robert Marcowka

November 23, 2016

To my loving, caring, always there for me brother. I am glad you found peace at last from all your pain. I will miss you greatly, but I can now celebrate your happy, pain free everlasting life in your new home with our dad and your Heavenly Father. Hugs and kisses little brother.

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