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John Medici Obituary

MEDICI-John "Chief" age 102 of Elkhorn, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007. Chef is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Helen Medici; son, John C. Medici. He is survived by son, Jim and wife Christine Medici formally of Elkhorn, NE; daughter, Joann and husband Dr. Michael Dawes of Herefordshire, UK; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many other friends and relatives.
Services will be held for Chief at the Watson Funeral Home in East Providence, Rhode Island. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence. BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72 St. 402-391-2171

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2007.

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Ray Sousa

November 13, 2023

The Chief was a great leader of his men. A thoughtful husband, father and friend. I still miss him and my visits to the family home.

Lois Allen Schifino

November 28, 2007

Dear Joan, So sorry to hear about your father. How wonderful you had him for such a long time. My thoughts & prayers are with you & all your family.

Evie Kava

November 26, 2007

Jim & Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your father.
He truly was blessed with a long and good life. May God be with you at this time and always.
Ev

Gerard Dehner

November 25, 2007

Our condolences to the family of John Medici.
Anthony and Hilda(Cicerchia) Accardi, and Dr. Jerry and Marilyn(Accardi) Dehner

Etta Assante

November 22, 2007

Jim and Christine,
So sorry to hear about the death of the Chief. I will miss seeing him around town. (I am visiting in Chicago and sorry I am unable to attend the wake. Anne and I send our condolences.)

Ray Sousa

November 22, 2007

No words will ever describe what the Chief gave his family, his Town of Barrington and his friends. Another Maple Ave. legend has joined his friends in heaven. I will miss him dearly.

Nick Calitri, Jr.

November 22, 2007

Dear Joan and Jim,
I am sorry for the passing of your Dad~he was a truly great man and a friend of my family. I will remember him forever. Nick Calitri, Jr.

Ellen Thiemann

November 20, 2007

Jim, Chris, Catherine, & Lauren- So sorry to hear of Grandpa's death. I am so happy I got to meet him and spend time with him!! He was such an amazing man and inspiration to many. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ellen Thiemann

Christine Jaeger

November 19, 2007

Stu enjoyed competing with John at bingo. He will be greatly missed.

Teri Layton

November 19, 2007

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

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