John Temperilli

Colonel John Temperilli, United States Army (retired), born June 6, 1927 in Winsted, Connecticut to John and Ida (Centrella) Temperilli filed his final flight plan on February 26, 2008. John attended St. Michael's College, Winooski, Vermont before entering the Army in 1952 at Fort Devens, Mass. He served his country over 30 years as a proud member of the United States Medical Service Corps, Air Ambulance - DUSTOFF. His many tours of duty included 16 months in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam - taking the first Air Ambulance Medevac unit to that country in 1962. He graduated from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas in 1965. John was honored with many decorations and awards and was entered into the Infantry Hall of Fame at Ft. Benning, Georgia in 1977; and into the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame at Fort Sam Houston in 2002. He retired at Fort Devens, Massachusetts in 1980. John is survived by his wife and partner of almost 55 years Nancy (Farrell) Temperilli; sons John Robert (Paula), Peter Michael; daughters Janine Louise Long (Sonny), Tre Farrell Temperilli, and Suzann Evalyn Campos (Robert); 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; and brother James Temperilli. The family sincerely thanks the caregivers at Parklane West and is so grateful for the loyal and loving care given by Ruth Vidal. Donations may be made in John's name to the United States Army Medical Museum at Fort Sam Houston, or to St. Anthony de Padua Church, Lorenz Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78209. Calling hours will be at Sunset Funeral Home, Austin Highway from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, March 2. Memories celebrating John's life will be shared at 5:30 pm. A mass to celebrate John's life will be held at St. Anthony de Padua Church on Lorenz Drive, San Antonio at 11:30 am on Monday, March 3. Internment with full military honors will follow at approximately 1:15 pm at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. You may sign the online guest book at www.mem.com. Sunset Funeral Home.