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Todd Horkey
April 23, 2025
Thinking of John M. Gestel today - it´s hard to believe it´s been another year.
I still miss you, John. Your sharp humor, your laugh, the way you could turn even the most ordinary moment into something unforgettable. There isn´t a WWE moment that goes by where I don´t think of what you´d say, or how you´d break it down with that classic grin.
I often catch myself wondering what you´d think of everything going on in the world now - politics, sports, the wild headlines, even just life. You always had something to say, and I wish I could hear your take one more time.
You left too soon, but you´re never far from my thoughts. Until we meet again at the end of time.
Todd Horkey
April 16, 2024
Miss ya buddy! I wonder what you would think of the world right now?
Todd Horkey
April 16, 2022
McDLT no onion!
Todd Horkey
April 16, 2021
Could use a good laugh from you old buddy!
Todd Horkey
April 16, 2020
Still think about you pal! I wonder what you would think of the crisis?
Todd Horkey
April 19, 2018
RIP my friend John.
April 24, 2012
Marilyn and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you all during this time. Fondly , sue ( ramos) Grant, class of '53
April 24, 2012
Fred,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Matuszewski
April 23, 2012
Was shocked by John's Passing...Will Miss Seeing u at Empress Pony...
April 23, 2012
Marilyn:
You have my deepest sympathy.
Dolores Jones Smith (Class of 1953)
Aaron Stroud
April 23, 2012
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Gestel and the family.
Jane Imparl
April 23, 2012
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I taught John at St. Paul the Apostle School many years ago. He had a kind soul and quick smile. May he rest in the arms of the Lord.
Dianne Lusinger
April 23, 2012
My deepest sympaties to his mom and family. I remember John from grade school he was always kind and had a smile on his face.
John Bagosy
April 23, 2012
I use to play a lot of poker with him many nights and long hours lots of great memories rip pony
Todd Zink
April 22, 2012
I would like to give my condolences. I remember all the things we did and all the places we went as a group. Two of the things I remember best are going to my only professional WWE event and the friendly arguments about what to do on our birthdays as his was the day before mine. We will miss him.
Mary Ann Cunico Murphy
April 22, 2012
To my dear friend Marilyn, and her sons, I want to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of John. I know all too well what it is to lose a child and the pain you have at this time. May you be consoled in that he is with God and is eternally happy. Again Tim and I extend our sympathy to you and yours on this occasion, Mary Ann Cunico Murphy and Tim Murphy
Davies
April 22, 2012
John was a good friend to my husband and his group of friends. I have so many wonderful memories of going to movies, conventions and Chicago with John. He was gentle, kind, and very funny. I can't see him dancing, like it was yesterday.....as an avid wrestling fan, he incorporated these classic moves into very entertaining dance moves! Life is short and we have already missed you for a while now, I always thought you would see another movie with us soon.....God Bless you John. And Mrs. Gestel, we are going to put together some pictures and send them to you. We are sorry for your families loss. Dan and Leslie
Todd Horkey
April 22, 2012
My condolences to the family.
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