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John Joseph Day, Jr. of Pasadena died June 21, 2015. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 15, 1942. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Anne Day, and daughters Melissa Day and Christine Arita, son Chris Day and wife Aimee, daughter Jennifer Terrasas and husband Robert, daughter Mary Day and husband Hayes Kirkland; and grandchildren John, John Daniel, Ty, Matthew, Megan, Kennedy, Cape, Colton and Hayden. He is also survived by his brother Gary Day, brother Denny Day and wife Cynthia; sister in laws Jane Fortin, Mary Beth Karr, Shelia Karr, Lynn Karr, Peggy Karr and husband Jim Martin, and numerous nephews and nieces.
In 1960, he joined the United States Army and was stationed overseas. He met his wife Anne Karr in 1971 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Throughout his military career, he was stationed in Vietnam, Iran, Italy, and Lebanon. In 1976, John and his family moved to Pasadena TX where he retired from the Army and worked for various shipping companies.
He was a friend of Bill W. since June 28, 1986.
Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church on 10727 Hartsook St. Houston, TX 77034.
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John Day
March 13, 2016
Papa you have had the biggest and most positive impact on my life even though I only spent 11 short years with you the time that we spent together and the smack that we talked will be something I will remember forever live in happpines papa until God takes me into the palm of his hand I love you with all my heart John Daniel
John Day
March 13, 2016
Papa you had the greatest influence on my life I love you and miss you
Stephanie Montes
July 21, 2015
So very sorry for your loss... Your father/husband was a wonderful man! He had such a zest for life and a wonderful smile!! God bless your family!
Vietnam 1963
Christopher Day
July 7, 2015
Dad, you taught me many things and made me the man I am today.
I'm glad that you are no longer in pain. Your memory will live on through Mom, your kids, and grand kids.
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July 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, Anne. I think of you and your family often. Prayers lifted your way.
Love you,
Susan James
Sally Marr
July 5, 2015
What I remember most about John is his sense of humor. The way he expressed his thoughts and opinions was unique, interesting and sometimes quite amusing. He will be missed. My condolences to Anne and all the Day family.
July 5, 2015
Is this the John Day who once worked for Daniel Ind. ?
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