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John Daykon Obituary

John C. Daykon, 78, of Harrison City, passed on Friday, March 10, 2023. John was the devoted husband of Roxan (DiCenzo) Daykon. He was the loving father of John (Melissa) Daykon and Melissa (Christopher) Southern. He was the adoring Pap to Natalie and Elena Southern, and Dominick and Lucas Daykon. He is also survived by his sister, Sophie (Louis) Houck; brother-in-law, Frank (Coleen) DiCenzo; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in passing by his parents, John and Mary (Glovach) Daykon; and siblings, Barbara and Richard Daykon. John was a proud Air Force Veteran and retired from a career as a PAT Bus Driver. He adored his grandchildren and family, and enjoyed fishing with his Pitcairn Oakhill Camp buddies, attending monthly dinners with his Rosecrest childhood crew and vacationing at the beach with close friends. John was a kind, honest, loving man who will be missed by all. Our thanks to everyone who loved and cared for him. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, 412-824-4332. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Regis Catholic Church, Trafford. Please meet directly at the church. John will be laid to rest with military honors at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Mar. 12, 2023.

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Adam Daykon

December 1, 2024

Hello family! I know we don't get to see each other often, and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I wasn't aware or I would've attended. I just want to let you all know I love you! Uncle John and all of you were always so kind and loving to me, and for that, I'm forever grateful! My prayers and and super duper loving hippie vibes are always with you!

Maria Petruska

March 13, 2023

Dear Roxanne and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of John´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May he Rest In Peace. Memory eternal. Dave and Maria Petruska

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