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for John Peebles
May 5, 2020
The world was a much better place with you in it! You are unforgettable!
Love, Mom
Johnathan Peebles
July 10, 2017
R.I.P great grampa
May 4, 2006
I'd give anything to see John smile one more time.
Mike Wysong
April 27, 2006
I was looking at the Ithaca High School class of '82 web page, when I stumbled upon John's Obit.
I graduated in '81 with his sister Kelly. I grew up near John's neighborhood where we shared many fond memories as kids. I remember meeting him right after he moved to Ithaca. I wondered who was this strange, but humorous new kid in the neighborhood. It wasn't long after, that I understood what a fun and ejoyable person he was. his smile was ubiquitous.
Unfortunately, I lost touch with him after High School.
I remember well the gift he had of making people laugh. He was always quick with a wise crack or funny saying. Reading others entries, it is very apparent that he had many friends and will be sorely missed.
Jupiter, Fl
Phil Kumin
March 24, 2006
John would have appreciated this one:
Car salesmen will tell you anything. My business partner Sean was buying a new car and had an appointment with the leasing agent. As he was removing items from the trunk of his old car, including the "Peebles Greatest Hits" CD, a car salesman approached Sean not realizing he was there to meet another car salesman. Trying to break the ice with Sean, the car salesman said,"That's a great CD, I love that one."
"Love what?" replied Sean.
"That John Peebles CD, that's a great CD!"
Anything to sell a car. John would be happy to know that someone thought he was a rock star. In fairness, John did try to learn how to play the guitar. He had a few of the chords down but gave up because his guitar teacher was too militant. That never stopped John from mentioning his guitars in the presence of beautiful women.
They would ask, "You play the guitar, John?"
He would reply: "I have three guitars."
God love him.
Phil Kumin
March 14, 2006
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of John. I was reminded of a recent story. Several years ago, we were playing golf at the Presidio, and I was playing around with a Titleist Kiosk in the Pro Shop that made recommendations on what clubs you should use based on your index and swing type. You enter some info and it spits back the best club suited for your game (or lack thereof in my case). John snuck up next to the machine right as I put in the data and in an voice mimicking the machine , John and said, "Take up tennis." We all fell to the floor laughing. God I miss him.
Natalie Allen
February 17, 2006
I would like to express my condolences. Acutally I was listening to a song on the radio that reminded me of John I googled John Peebles and there he was could not believe it. He was a great guy that did anything for anyone, he's in a safe place now. we will miss him dearly.
Natalie Allen
Kathy Cimino
January 23, 2006
John was on my mind last week, more so than he is most days. I wished he was here to celebrate his birthday. I sit across from his empty office and think of how much joy he brought to my life and the lives of others. Memories of John still make me smile.
Joan Peebles
January 14, 2006
Dear Sweet Johnny,
January 15, 1964 is a date forever etched into my heart. It was a Wednesday, at 9:55 a.m., that I first saw your adorable face. And it never ceased being adorable to me.
I won't be placing my usual 9:55 a.m. phone call on your birthday this year but my heart will be with you.
Love, Mom
Waqar Haidari
November 4, 2005
I just heard about John's sudden death today. I wish to express my sincere condolences to all his loved ones. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Nick Siany
October 14, 2005
My condolences.
B Kelly Wilcox
July 19, 2005
I knew John from Ithaca High School. I was a year ahead of him. We had a large circle of friends that included a few class years. I just heard of the news of John's passing, and although I have not seen him in a long time, I just wanted to let you know that he was always a joy to be around (as I am sure you all know) and that it is always sad when one of our fellow Ithacas is no longer with us. He will be missed.
Peace.
Ed Archer
June 24, 2005
I was devastated to hear the news of John's passing. My condolences go out to his family. John and I met at Future in the late eighties and shared a passion for selling, humor,music, the Yankees, Knicks and Thursday nights in Los Gatos. The Peeble-isms are now part of my own rap (you never fail to get a laugh with a Peeble-ism). My favorite memories (since I cannot remember most of the nights in Los Gatos) are going on Sales calls when John became my manager, and spending most of our time on the call trying (and succeeding) to make each other laugh, or being out with John or on the golf course as he would "hemmorage cash" as we called it. Time spent with John was always comfortable and fun. I was fortunate to have reconnected with him in the last year, as we had seen each other at an industry event. I am blessed to have known him and been able to call him my friend.
Here's to you, Peebs.
Big Ed
Phillip Kumin
June 2, 2005
John Peebles Eulogy as read on May 13, 2005- Phil Kumin
Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth. John used to do that, with an echo, to get a laugh whenever he’d get near a microphone. For those of you who don’t know, that is how Lou Gehrig started out his farewell speech in Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, shortly after he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. John would probably be quick to point out that Lou Gehrig actually died of……. Lou Gehrig’s disease. So why is this appropriate? This is appropriate for several reasons. One, John was the biggest Yankee fan I know. It is also appropriate because Lou Gehrig in that speech thanked his family, his friends and the people of New York for all the years of support and love he received, and I would like to do the same to so many of you for your kindness to me through this difficult time. But most importantly, it is appropriate because I do feel like the luckiest man in the world for having had the privilege of being a good friend of John Peebles. I he were here, he would probably say,” You are one of my closest friends, it’s Steve, right?” We’d call that a Peebleism.
John was funny. You probably won’t find anyone in this room who wouldn’t agree that John was the funniest person they’d ever met, ever. We’d often argue about who was funnier. I’d claim that I probably didn’t get as many laughs because I reached a smaller, more intellectual crowd, at which he would scoff. He loved it when I wasn’t funny. John actually came up with a sound to accentuate the deafening silence that would usually follow one of my jokes or stories. The owl. The dreaded owl. I’d tell a story, then I’d hear “Whoo, whooo.” John would get the laugh. Once in a while he would roll his hands across the table to try and imitate a tumbleweed. I was usually the only one at the table who knew what he was doing.
The Peebleisms are part of what made him special. Imagine being at dinner with 20 people, and as someone announced how the bill was to be split equally, and what your portion was, John would quickly throw in a couple bucks and say, “All I had was a small salad and a diet coke.” And after the laughter, John would quickly grab the bill, and say “my treat.” When anyone made an effort to throw in their credit cards, John would promptly give them back and say, ”You’re embarrassing me.”
John would give you the shirt off his freshly waxed back. He was generous, not just with money, but also with himself, his humor. From the guy at the dry cleaners, to the convenience store owner who sold him his daily pack of Rolaids or Tums, no one was spared. And within a week, they all knew his name. He had this way of affecting everyone he came into contact with. I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone that could build rapport with people as quickly and as effectively as John. I suppose in part because he was charming and funny, but I think it is also because he genuinely cared about everyone, and he wanted to make sure that people were happy. He was so incredibly concerned with people’s feelings, he could be neurotic about it. I learned a lot from him in that respect, and I’m still learning. That’s a good way to be.
Whether it was music, or a movie, when John got excited about something, he wanted to share it with you. We’d be driving in the car and an intro to one of his favorite songs would come on, and he’d say, “You or me, you or me?” It was a lot of pressure, because if you couldn’t sing it, or you came in at the wrong time, he would quickly wave you off and come in with the proper intro to the song, for example “My Maria….” He knew more about music and movies than just about anyone I know. One Saturday afternoon in the city a few years ago, he called me and said, ”Put it on channel 40.”
“Why?” I said.
“Heartbreak Kid, hysterical, with Charles Grodin and Cybil Shepard…when she was twenty, gorgeouso.”
I watched the entire movie on the phone with him, and yes, Cybil Shepard at twenty was “gorgeouso.” He and I actually put her on our “Top Woman of All Time” list, alongside Angie Dickinson in “Rio Bravo” at twenty-eight. Shocking that we were both single at 40.
But being single, you are forced to create your own urban family. Brothers Piercie-Poo, Rick-baby, sister Kimbolina (BR, that’s before Ryan), and not to exclude anyone, but the rest of the urban gang, we functioned much like a regular family. We’d have dinner together, go on vacation together, support each other when someone was down, and celebrate our individual victories together. It worked well, most of the time, like any normal family, if there is such a thing. Of course, this wasn’t in place of our biological families, but it augmented them, and boy it was nice to have both.
On of the vacations I took with John, we went to London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. After we got off the train in Edinburgh, at the car rental office, I noticed a big poster that included the family crests of many of the Scottish clans. Peebles is actually a small town just south of Edinburgh, and John was excited to see if he could find it on the chart. I am sure John thought his crest was a lion or crossing swords or some ferocious animal representing the warrior in him. The old man behind the counter said, “What are you looking for?”
John replied, ”Peebles.”
“Oh, let me help ya,” replied the old man.
His weathered finger went down the poster and passed all the really cool crests, until he got to Peebles. Three opposing fish, salmon to be precise.
“There it is! They were fish thieves you know, stole from the king.”
Now I’m sure the guy at the Scottish equivalent of Avis was incorrect, but John was devastated. We laughed for two solid two hours.
The name "Peebles" actually derives from the ancient Cumbric (an early form of Welsh) word "Pebyl", meaning "a place where tents are pitched". Ironically, John hated camping. He always said why would someone camp when they could pay top dollar for a great hotel with a hot shower.
But, like with most families, you have the stubborn and the proud ones, and John was certainly one of them. You can’t make people take care of themselves; you can only extend your hand, keep extending it, and let them know it will always be there. It is inevitably up to them whether or not they grab it. That in a way was one of John’s faults, quick to offer everyone help, but the last to accept it himself. But he was a kind, sweet, funny man and he will be dearly missed.
I suppose the reminder here is the same thing we remind ourselves at every funeral we attend, that we are not here forever. Nurture the relationships with the people you love. It is really that simple. Don’t take people for granted. I know some of you haven’t seen or spoken to John for many years for whatever reason, but you are here because he touched you, and that’s what’s important. So take that lesson and do something with it. Extend that hand to someone, or grab the hand that has been extended to you.
Okay, so I am getting sappy and preachy, and God forbid, John would have been doing this (Cover face with arms and scream Noooooooooo) much like he did every time I tried to tell my Kilimanjaro story. So, I’ll finish up with a couple more Peebleisms.
Peebs had several aliases, the most common of which was Steven Taylor. When I was having a crappy day, I’d randomly get a voicemail, from Steven Taylor. “Hi, this is Steven Taylor, of Sears Aluminum Siding, we’d like to drop by and take a photo of your house, for the before picture.” He would always alter it in some way, but it always made me smile. That was Peebs. Making everyone smile.
I’m going to miss him. There is nothing clever anyone can say to change that. And that is life. He was one of those rare individuals that no matter how you try to convey to people who haven’t met him, just how special he was, they’ll never get it. Never. He was one of a kind.
John would want me to quote a musician to finish his eulogy, so her it goes. In the song “The End,” from the Beatles, one of John’s favorites bands, they sang “And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love, you make.”
Okay, one last thought. One of my favorites Peebleisms was when a group of us would go out for “brekky” as John called it. After breakfast, on a crowded street, I’d be dropped off near my apartment or wherever I was heading at the time, and John would wait a few seconds and yell into the crowd as I was walking away, “Hey Phil, good luck with Steve, he seems really nice.” It is now a weekly prank among my urban family. Thanks John. Hey John, good luck with God, he seems really nice.
Lori Cornmesser
May 23, 2005
I feel blessed to have known and shared time with John Peebles over the past 10+ years.
John -you are leaving us all to early but your jokes, songs and dance moves will live on. Keeping your family in my thoughts.
Farewell my friend,
Lori Cornmesser
(AKA Lor-i-lye to John P)
Teruko McEachern
May 19, 2005
I am a friend of Johnny's mother, Joan. She talked about Johnny often and was very proud. I felt as though I had known him personally through her funny anecdotes. But when I read the eulogy by so many of his friends I had the impression they were talking about Joan. Mother and Son were the same, so in a way I feel it was a privilege to have known this special person. I am grateful Joan is my friend.
Kathy "Case" Arsenault
May 19, 2005
To John's family,
I just heard the news and am very sad for your loss. John was one of the funniest guys I ever met. We met in the early 90's while playing softball, I was always so afraid to catch the ball and John would always run over and catch it for me. We became good friends for years and even went skiing together. He was such a nice guy that when it started to snow, not knowing that my mascara had run completely down my face (Alice Cooper comes to mind) he never told me. I never forgave him for that.
He will truly be missed.
Rick Hernandez
May 19, 2005
Dear John,
Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?
You were truly one of the best in the league. In every league you chose to participate. You were a lettermen in every sport John.
You were always the first guy picked, a true and rare five tool player. You could hit for power and average. You had grace and the speed to run the bases at will. You had a golden glove and a cannon for an arm. You can't be replaced. The team will never be the same.
You were a good man Charlie Brown. The best there ever was.
Thanks for the memories and the kind words.
Good bye and God bless,
Rick Hernandez
Lori (Dempsey) Abinanti
May 17, 2005
I worked with "John-boy" at Exis several years ago. I just recently heard of his passing and was stunned and truly saddened. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I will never forget his smile, laughter or joke-of-the-day! Some things just stay with you no matter how many years go by.
Godspeed John...
Dawn Manhart
May 17, 2005
Although I only knew John for a year, he left a lasting impression on me. No one could tell a story, deliver a punch line, or pound on a keyboard quite like JP. He brought life and laughter to our company, something that was much needed. And while we may not have seen eye-to-eye on politics, in was great fun to "discuss" the subject with him. His smile, his songs, and the many nicknames he had for just about everyone will remain etched in my memory and my heart forever. I know that I will see him again when my maker calls me. Until then, I will miss him dearly.
Victoria Spillman
May 15, 2005
Sweet Johnny P,
There is less laughter and love in this world now that you have gone. I miss you today, tomorrow and forever. I consider myself incredibly blessed to have known and been touched by your beautiful, kind soul.
I pictured a rainbow
You held it in your hand
I had flashes
But you saw the plan
I saw the rain dirty valley
You saw Brigadoon
I saw the crescent
You saw the whole of the moon
Love,
V
Kathy Cimino
May 15, 2005
I met John about 9 years ago when I came to work at Exis. At first I just knew him as the guy down the hall whose typing sounded like a jackhammer. When John heard that I was fairly competent he took me under his wing and taught me the Peebles principle: When things go wrong the most important thing is to assess blame. I listened and I learned.
At Exis there was an “Inside Sales Appreciation Day”. The demonstrations of appreciation varied. Some of the girls received flowers, other were lucky to be taken out for a hamburger. I was the envy of all. John gave me a gift certificate for a spa day and a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which he personally delivered while singing a song he had tailored specifically for the occasion. It was something like “I just called to say I appreciate you” or “I appreciate you just the way you are” with a “Kathy Cimino” thrown in at the end.
That was John Peebles. Charming, generous, fun, thoughtful, kind, and big ham, all wrapped very tightly into one great package.
John had a kind word for everyone, not to mention a nickname: Claudacious, Philly Wonka, Poopaloopa, Delta Dawn, Kimbo, Piercy Poo Dog, Suzola, Kiddo, Groff-ski, Big Greg, Big Duke, Big Mike, Mike-baby, Val-baby, Mar-baby, Mal-baby and on and on. I doubt the Asian couple that owns the deli near our office had ever been called “Big Guy” and “Doll” before John walked through their doors. He talked to everyone, had lunch with everyone (and he insisted on paying), gave you a pat on the back, a shoulder rub, offered you some Tums, whatever.
John looked out for me. He offered me fashion advice, career advice, dating advice, and of course, was my source for anything to do with music. He listened to me whine about whatever was bothering me and he’d make me feel better, usually by sharing a story about some embarrassing but hilarious moment in his life. And for all that John only asked two things in return: One was to edit his e-mails. The other was to assure him there was nothing in his teeth or his nose, that his breath was OK and that whatever he was wearing didn’t make him look huge.
For me there will never be anyone else quite like John. I consider myself lucky to have known him for the short time I did.
Kathy Richmond Bowler
May 14, 2005
Hey Hey What Can I Do? You leave us all Dazed And Confused.
You reminded us What Is And What Should Never Be.
Over The Hills And Far Away, Going To California you say.
But you’re still deep in our hearts today.
We all know Our Time Is Gonna Come, but yours came much too soon.
You find that Stairway To Heaven and we’ll see you there.
Ramble On, my Friend. For Your Life, Dancing Days will never end.
Thank You for so much. You have All My Love.
My deepest sympathy for Kelly and all of John’s family and friends.
Kersten Klinge
May 13, 2005
I am so sad to learn of this loss. I graduated with John from Ithaca High School in 1982. We spent much time together with many friends throughout those years. I had not seen him in years, but reading the guest book makes me realize he did not change and was the same funny,good guy and I am glad to see that he touched so many lives and was obviously very loved by so many. My condolences to his family. God Bless you. Kersten Klinge IHS '82
reza norouzian
May 13, 2005
You tought me alot about the business of selling multiple lines and were an inspiration to me when I first started working with you.
you will always be remembered.
Reza
Mary Ann Bartholf Brown
May 13, 2005
I was so sadden to hear about John.
My heart goes out to Kelly and the rest of the family. I was in John's
graduating class at I.H.S. We didn't stay in touch very often but I did see him at the 2002 reunion. He was still the same John making me laugh with that great sense of humor. I had a bum knee at the time and I needed a good laugh and a chair. He came over and said I'm hungry you want to go next door and order a pizza at the nines. It was
great. He set up 2 chairs for me we ordered pizza enough for 20 because we knew the rest would follow in. We laughed and had a great time. It was so good to see him. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mary Ann Bartholf Brown
Amy Brys
May 13, 2005
I worked with John for several years at Exis. I remember John not only for the laughter that followed him, but for his singing (not that his singing was necessarily good, but rather constant!).
I always looked forward to seeing what clever "Secret Santa" gift John would pull out of his bag of tricks each year. One year, Tracy Spalliero opened a Pottery Barn frame with the factory sticker on the glass covering the model's face. When the label was removed, everyone roared hysterically to see the 8x10 glossy of John dressed as Hugh Heffner, complete with bathrobe and pipe.
John was creative and witty; a truly unique individual who will be missed.
Kevin Hodges
May 13, 2005
What can I say about a very funny guy and a young man who loved life and found a way to put a smile on so many faces in the midst of a fast pace, high pressure selling environment? His nickname for me was "Kev Baby". I truly enjoyed working with him and loved the fact that this East Coast guy had a very diverse background and had a tremendous love for music. I am sad about the loss but pray that God has a purpose for taking his life so early. While this could be a time of grief, I will focus on the fact that the Good Lord allowed me to be involved with his life and intersected our paths in a very positive manner. Death is not the end but a gateway to eternity. Let's celebrate the life John led and the many people he impacted during his life time.
David Wellerstein
May 12, 2005
Where to begin when it comes to John Peebles stories? They are truly the stuff of legend, as was he. A man 12 feet tall, who taught Jimi Hendrix how to play guitar, John McEnroe how to hit a tennis ball, and me how to sell ice to eskimos.
John had one of those faces. He just made you smile. If you needed to laugh, he was the one to turn to. And even now, he makes me laugh re-living so many funny, happy, and crazy, memories. And though we knew John's punchlines, heard the one-liners a thousand times, and saw them coming a mile away, they never failed to brighten the day.
Thanks John for being a part of so many of our lives and for bringing a smile to so many faces. Your many gifts will live on.
Jean Pierce
May 12, 2005
JP,
What can I say to you now...much time has passed since we last spoke but I find myself thinking of the times we spent together in the past...the laughter and serious discussions we shared. Thank you for being a friend. May God Bless and keep you safe now. You are sharing jokes with angels!
Love from "Another JP"
Kit Payne
May 12, 2005
John was a dear friend and the ultimate entertainer. He made up a song for me, "Kit Kat Fever," that he would sing whenever he saw me. It totally made me laugh! Then years later I realized that it was a take off of "Cat Scratch Fever". I'd never heard of that song and thought he had just made up the "Kit Kat Fever" song. He was witty like that, so it made sense. He thought I knew it was a take off, but the truth made us both laugh even more!
Thank you for the memories and the laughter. You bring a smile to my face.
My deepest condolences to John's family. He was a very special person and touched so many hearts.
Lynn McCulloch Mendenhall
May 12, 2005
I haven’t seen John in 10 years, but recently I was so happy to reconnect and say “hello” to him through a mutual friend. When my friend and I realized we both knew John, we talked about what a great guy he is and I had so many fond memories that came flooding back to me. I met John in 1990 at Mansion Grove Apartments and had several years of wonderful times with him. Whether we were on the golf course or just hanging out listening to Van Morrison, I always enjoyed my time with John. He will be missed by so many people who loved him. My condolences go to his family at this very difficult time. Lynnbow
John Vossoughi
May 12, 2005
Peebs,
Thanks for some of the best memories of my life. You were not only the funniest person to walk the earth, but also one of the most generous. I will never forget you buddy.
P.S. Save me a spot next to you for when I get there.
May 12, 2005
Dear Ponch,
You left us much too soon. See you in heaven. We'll meet you behind the corner cloud.
We love you,
Margarita and Katalina
Ithaca
Dan Kates
May 12, 2005
John was my boss when I started out in electronic sales in the early 90's at Marshall... To say that he was a crack up was an understatement... One particularly funny moment occurred when another sales person was complaining to him about all the problems she was having with an account... John's dead pan response was, "It sounds like a conspiracy... Was there any mention of a grassy knoll?" The joke went right over the the sales person's head but John and I nearly busted a gut... I hadn't seen John in years but I will always remember little moments like that and smile... My deepest condolences to his family... He will be missed...
Ranjan Natarajan
May 12, 2005
John was truly a wonderful and fun person to be around with. He will be missed by all of us who worked with him.
Christine Foster
May 12, 2005
John,
You had the ability to wrap your arms around a person and warm their soul from the inside out. I wish you freedom and joy. You are deeply loved and will be dearly remembered.
I love you, Christine
Cyndi Rossi
May 11, 2005
I worked with John at Exis many years ago. He was always full of life and had this special spark in his eye. My prayers go out to John's family. John - Your spiritual journey has just begun and you are in my prayers. Your soul lives on.....Deepest Regards, Cyndi
Lisa Hodges
May 11, 2005
There was so much more to John than his quick smile and twinkling eyes.
He was genuine, warm and giving. He had a way of making everyone feel special, regardless of whether you were alone or in a group. Whenever you spent time with John, the hours would fly by.
You could always count on him to make you laugh. It wasn’t just the stories he told … but more about how he told them. His dry delivery on the punch line would leave those with him doubled over in laughter. There are stories he told years ago, that are the stuff of legend – and they are still as funny now as they were then.
John was one-in-a-million, and his spirit will be greatly missed. He spoke often about his mom and sister, and it was obvious how much his family meant to him. In the time he was given, he lived life to its fullest. My life is richer for knowing him.
I will continue to smile whenever I think of John, and for that I am truly grateful.
Debbie Teixeira
May 11, 2005
John was my first Manager at Marshall Electronics. I learned so much from John on a professional and personal note. Most of all I will miss his infectious smile and his loveable personality. You will be in our hearts forever.
Tammy Kraus
May 11, 2005
Peebs,
Words cannot describe how much you are loved and how much you will be missed by all of us who were lucky to have known you. The twinkle in your eye, the infectious laugh, and of course your kindness will remain with us all forever.
Love you -Tammy Kraus
Dickson Wong
May 11, 2005
John was, without doubt, one of the funniest guys I knew. He used to sing (not well) on the golf course. By the 3rd hole, we'd have a duet, and by the turn, it was a quartet. Best wishes to his Mom and sis, who he talked about fondly.
Michelle Wagner
May 11, 2005
I met John this past year through Paragon Technical. I can honestly say that he was one of the nicest people in the industry that I had met in a long time. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. He really was a gem.
Lisa Watkins
May 11, 2005
John and I attended Ithaca Sr. High School together. The clearest memory I have of John is seeing him in the cafeteria at lunch time, "holding court", surrounded by a mass of laughing people! My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family.
John Paul Summerskill
May 11, 2005
I went to Junior and Senior High with John and remember him as one of the funniest people I have ever met. I was very saddened by the news and wish peace for his family and friends.
Donna (Sposito) Bizzell
May 11, 2005
There was never a dull moment when you were around John. Although my most vivid memories of John are from many years ago at Ithaca High School, I was lucky enough to see John at our 20th reunion in 2002. As usual, he kept us all laughing.
We'll miss you John.
With deepest sympathy.
IHS Class of 1982
Jeff Coward
May 11, 2005
I remember John well, from high school. I regret not keeping in touch with him as an adult. It sounds as if he went on to make many wonderful friends in California.
John, December '96 doing what he did best!
May 11, 2005
Suzi Ferreira
May 11, 2005
Hey Big Guy,
Thanks for the many hours of laughter. May the many abused keyboards which have served you well, now rest in peace, too...
With love,
Suz-ola
Diane Hinte
May 11, 2005
John was truly a gift! His enormous sense of humor and his wonderful smile that would light up a room are foremost in my memories. Yes, he left us much too early, however I know that he's entertaining everyone in heaven! We'll miss you John...dbh
Carina Beal
May 11, 2005
It has been awhile since I worked with John but I am deeply saddened by his unexpected and untimely death. He was a great person and I pray for his family during this difficult time. Remember the good times! Celebrate his life!
Carina
Michelle Amen Dowley
May 11, 2005
Your laugh, stories and advice are just a few of the things that I will miss. The times when you, Kim and I tooled around the city in the BMW as you put in one CD after, knowing every song...trying to teach the two of us a little about all the great music in the world. You made me laugh so often and at the most opportune moments, thank you for that laughter and all the great times. I'll miss you dearly. Michelle
Sean Murphy
May 11, 2005
I want to offer my deepest condolences to John's Family. In the years I knew him he provided a spark to any situation and was a joy to be around.
Pierluigi Oliverio
May 11, 2005
You left too early however you gave me 100 years of laughter and memories. I was honored to have enjoyed your company. i wish your family strength during this time. bye my friend.
Darling Fischer Memorial Chapel
May 10, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Chris Miller
May 10, 2005
John will surely be missed. It has been a few years since we've seen each other, but I'll always have the great memories and loads of comedic material. Yes, he is truly the funniest guy I've ever met. The consummate professional.
I'm sorry I will miss the services.
Chris
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