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for John Susor
AJ
January 18, 2024
Wish there were more like him. A character, an animal lover, a spark in peoples lives. We patronized the bar through the 90's. Were from Canada.
Loren Mckay
November 16, 2020
John was and is an outsized figure in my life. We, my brother and mother and I, moved to the beach a couple of blocks south of Mahuffers the summer before 6th grade and lived there 8 years. This would have been around 1978.He was the go to man for all things fishing and as we got older, advice. My mother purchased my 1st "shark" rod and reel from him when I made my first ever straight A's on my report card in the 8th grade. He spooled it up and told me how to take care of it. Through the years he repaired that reel several times for me. He taught me a lot and I should have listened better. My family had good times and bad times living there but I will always remember him. I remember the 1st time he decided to have a big and I mean big party with food and drink (this was before it became a PUB) he paid my brother and I to help prep and clean. Started early and stayed late. I remember thinking that day would never end. Once he paid me to go up in the attic and place some insulation. I have never forgotten how much that insulation caused me to itch! Its now 2020 and I just found out he passed away but through the years I thought of him many times every year. I wish I knew how wise he was then, as I do now. I think I will plan a little getaway for my wife and I to come to Mahuffers. I hope I don't cry. Let me finish by saying: John, I remember. I remember a lot. I have told a lot of stories about you and your place to a lot of people over the years. I did not know it then but I loved you. Rest in peace. Hope to see you again sometime. Loren
DOUG, SUE, A.J., PAM
July 22, 2008
OUR FAMILY PLANNED A MINI GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS TO ST. PETE BEACH AREA. A TRIP WAS PLANNED TO VISIT MAHUFFER'S, AS USUAL WHEN MY WIFE AND I WERE IN THE AREA. THIS TIME, WED. JULY 16TH IT WAS TO TAKE OUR 21 AND 22 YEAR OLD'S TO SHOW OUR KIDS WHERE WE HAD A LOT OF FUN. WE WERE SHOCKED TO FIND OUT JOHN HAD PASSED AWAY. IT WAS A BIT OF A BUMMER, BUT WE STILL ENJOYED OURSELVES LIKE HE WAS STILL THERE. HE IS A LEGEND IN HIS OWN RIGHT. HE STOOD FOR WHAT HE BELIEVED IN AND DIDN'T BACK DOWN. RIP
craig
June 22, 2008
One of the most unique and likeable persons ive ever met.. you'll be missed ..RIP...
paul glemboski
February 10, 2008
Dear Jon..we loved you man....
Bubsie and the bubetts
ann marie & alan reid
February 9, 2008
John,
you were such a big part of our lifes. because of you, we have met so many good friends and made florida our second home. we feel like we have lost the father of our florida family. we had so many good times with you john. thank you for being in our lives. we love you and miss you.
ann marie & "chub"
JOHN WADE
February 8, 2008
HEY BUCKO.....WHAT A GREAT MAN, AND FULL OF LIFE...NEVER A DULL MOMENT, SADLY MISSED....LOVE JACK (AKA MASS HOLE).....ALWAYS FULL OF SURPRISES AND FULL OF FUN, MANY ADVENTURES..INDIAN SHORES IS NOT EVER GOING TO BE THE SAME...LOVE FROGGY
helping john getting treasures !
mike muske
February 4, 2008
to many years and to many times to remember/forget and getting treasures from the deep !!
John always took time to say hello
Paul Schafer
January 29, 2008
He was the highlight of our trip every year. Our kids couldn't wait to turn 21 so they could come in and drink a cold beer (no Budweiser)and meet John.
RAY ECKS
January 26, 2008
GOOD-BYE JOHN. IT WAS CERTAINLY ALOT OF FUN ON THE BEACH BECAUSE OF YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Linda Thibault
January 23, 2008
EVERYTIME I HAD OUT OF STATE QUESTS I WAS SURE TO TAKE THEM TO MAHUFFERS--A PALCE AND EXPECIALLY A PERSON NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN--THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
LINDA THIBAULT--ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA
Al Grimm
January 22, 2008
Unk,
You were my last relative from your generation. Time moves on, Now Lynn and I are officially the old ones.
All our many conservations we never talk about what will happen to us when we leave this world.
Where are you now Uncle John,
Where have you gone.
Did someone meet you, take you by the hand and say come along now John. But were in no hurry now, we have all the time in the world.
Wouldn`t that be great.
Are you where their is so much light, so much happiness and everyone lives in harmony.
Wouldn`t that be great.
Are there no more borders, no more armies, no more wars,
Wouldn`t that be great.
Are you where there is no more anger, nor more grief, no more pain.
Wouldn`t that be great.
Goodbye Unk from all my family,
Al Grimm
MARIE ECKS
January 21, 2008
WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES MAHUFFER HAS LEFT US WITH. HE WILL BE MISSED ON THE BEACHES.
Don Schoonbeck
January 19, 2008
He was the most far out and original guy i have ever met!! He never took no guff from anyone and always spoke his mind!! The world will be boring without him! Never has anyone lived a life so full! My deepest sympathys to his family and the best of luck to his grandson!!!
Mike Horn
January 18, 2008
John had one of the coolest establishments in all of Indian Shores FL. He will be missed by many - may his legacy live on!
Jeremy Field
January 17, 2008
Hey Bucko,
I'm glad I got to chat with you one last time on my trip to Indian Shores back in November. After the Big Bamboo closed in Kissimmee, Mahauffer's became my 2nd home. They don't make 'em quite like you anymore and the world isn't quite the same without you in it. The angels do know what they're in for. Sail on, Sailor.
Eugene Lovesy
January 17, 2008
Loosing John is like lossing a member of the family. All the great times we had at Mahuffer's over the years will always be remembered. Thanks for the memories John. Gene and Judy, Ottawa, Canada
Raad Rassool
January 17, 2008
John - you will be missed.
Scott Dempster
January 17, 2008
To The Susor Family; I decided to buy my home on Indian Shores after my 1st visit to "Mahufers". I went on a "lost week-end" w/John to Key West in 1999.... He's the only man who punched me that I didn't hit back. I loved him. God Speed, "Bucko" R.I.P. -SKD-
David Runstrom
January 16, 2008
To The Family of John Susor:
The man was legendary and an icon in the Tampa Bay community. John will be sorely missed but never forgotten!
Gary De Pury
January 16, 2008
John, John, John......
Just like you to not tell us you were going on a trip.
I'll miss you buddy.
Faune (& Hogan)
January 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Miss Jutta and John's family. John will be deeply missed, but I'm sure he's givin' 'em hell wherever he landed. Cheers ol' guy.
ETHEL & REMY HERMIDA
January 16, 2008
WE HAVE LOST A VERY GOOD AND KIND NEIGHBOR WHO WAS CONCERNED ABOUT EVERYONE. WE SHALL MISS GOOD OLD JOHN. PEACE
B R Grant
January 16, 2008
When i first visited this area, my friends took me to Mahuffer's (Sloppy John's) I thought it was the "best" ! Also pet friendly !!
I now live in the area and always take my out of town friends for a visit. I remember watching TV and it was listed as one of the most extreme homes on HGTV. Will always remember the music and great times.
You will be missed but not forgotten
Ron Angle
January 16, 2008
John you had a great ride and to the best of my knowledge you never missed a minute. You will be greatly missed. I hope you left your chili recipe with your grandson. See you march 8th.Fondest reguards.
Pete & Jane Meydag
January 15, 2008
We'll miss you John....you always provided us with a very colorful outlook on life during our numerisi visit to Mahuffer's. Coming from Broken Arrow, OK, we always looked forward to a Mahuffers visit...just yesterday I was proudly wearing a Mahuffer's T-Shirt...oh by the way, we kissed at
the bar when you weren't looking. We'll miss you. Pete & Jane / Broken Arrow, OK
Kasey, Darlene, David Wiltberger
January 15, 2008
We would like to express our condolences to John's family. We grew up in that neighborhood and lived behind John for 15 years. When I was a little girl back in the late 70's early 80's I use to ride my bike up just about everyday and I would ring the door bell he had by the bait shop. Mahuffer "John" would give me a soda, shrimp and a bag of chips no charge. He was friends with our mother Pat Wiltberger. John was always really good to my mother and us kids. We will miss him!
God Bless
Kasey Wiltberger(Schmidt)
Bob Dillinger
January 15, 2008
The Mahuffer will be greatly missed. He was one of the last true free spirits.
Gloria Orstein
January 15, 2008
To the family, I am sorry for your loss. My husband Lee and I have frequented Mahuffer's since we moved to Florida in 1996. John was a very interesting man, and I am happy to have known him. We will miss him.
Big Johnny Livingston
January 15, 2008
John,I had many a good times with you and your cats. What will City Meetings talk about now ? I moved to Inverness 10 years ago and haven't been back but you would have been one of my stops if I had. I'll be there in March like the paper said and will follow the yellow brick road [that i painted for you in "88" ] to the bathroom after a few warm ones in your name , God Bless You old Man , you sure will be missed by me and fellow Blues lovers....
Beverly Nelson
January 15, 2008
John,
Thanks for all the memories, we will miss you.... we loved your spirit and will miss coming down and hanging out w/ you. Thanks for being exactly who you were and never letting anyone tell you what to do. We appreciate that! Cheers from the gang at Skips in Dunedin...Love, Bev & Chris
Nancy + Jack Wade
January 15, 2008
lyn and family, so sorry we can not be there to help you through this rough time, we are thinking of you and prayers are there. your dad made a great impression on everyone he met....he touched our lives and made us realise what living was all about....we hope to be down in March to be with you .....Love you guys----Mass Holes
Shelly Tabar
January 15, 2008
It's hard to believe that I sat next to him and chatted 15 days ago while back home for Christmas. The beach was already changing too fast for my tastes and now John's gone. His spirit will be missed. He sure lived a fascinating life.
Terry Healy
January 14, 2008
My wife and I lived om Madeira Beach from 1977 Through 1986 and then moved just 10 minutes away. We always remember John driving around in his car with no doors and the umbrella sticking out of the middle. We also would go to his bar once in a while for a couple of drinks and look at all the odd and different things hanging around. Never knew him personally but he sure was a character to never forget.
Jeff
January 14, 2008
John, you will be missed, but never forgotten. Many thanks for all the fun over the last twenty-some years. You were never boring!! The gang at Skip's says CHEERS!
Sue Wynegar
January 14, 2008
Oh my, a legend has passed. My condolences to John's family. I got to visit Mahuffers many times durng my visits to my friends Gloria and Lee in Seminole and trust me, it was an experience I'll never forget. I have many great pictures taken from those visits with John and many other people who frequented the establishment. John was a "character" to say the least and the heavens will be enlightened with his coming home. It just won't be the same, Rest in Peace John.
Selina Crane
January 14, 2008
John, Once you threw me out of the bar, literally by my ear! I was so shocked, yet wasn't sure whethr to laugh or get mad! Even though nothing like that had ever happened before and isn't likely to ever happen again, it was still one of the bright spots of my times at your place. Keep everyone straight up there in heaven and try to stay out of trouble up there. You'll be missed down here.. SMC
JERRY WHITE
January 14, 2008
THANKS JOHN
I WILL CERTAINLY MISS YOU
FUZZY
John Carlin
January 14, 2008
He's going to be missed--I met him in 1998 when I first moved to florida and was a good friend the whole time.
Nancy Lowry
January 14, 2008
John will be greatly missed by his loyal customers and friends. There will never be another one like him. My thoughts are with you, Jutta.
Pat and Judy
January 14, 2008
John,
Thanks for all the GREAT times at
Mahuffers, your home. Hopefully
you'll have the "The New Mahuffers"
up and running when we arrive.
Rest in Peace.
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