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John Michael DePolo

1941 - 2024

John Michael DePolo obituary, 1941-2024, Puyallup, WA

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

John DePolo Obituary

John Michael DePolo

December 21, 1941 - June 16, 2024

Puyallup, Washington - Johnny boy passed away peacefully on father's day along side of his wife Mary Beth, nephew Mike MacMath, and niece Staci MacMath.

Johnny was born and raised in old town Tacoma. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1960 then served in the Navy from 1961 to 1965 as an E4.

Johnny loved fast cars ( Chevy only), guns, and his country.

He met his love Mary Beth in 2002 where they shared 22 wonderful years together along with their dog Flora.

He is survived by his wife Mary Beth, nephew Mike MacMath, niece Staci MacMath, brother-in- laws Richard MacMath and Erwin, sister-in-law Dulce, along with many other family and friends.

Service will be on Saturday, June 29th, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary cemetery in Tacoma. Reception to follow at 3318 North Cheyenne St., Tacoma, WA 98407.

Farewell Johnny Boy. you will be missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 19, 2024.

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Richard Vlahovich (Me)

June 21, 2024

Mary Beth , So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing we were life long friends both lived and born in old town we were 5 months apart in age . Yes we were car guys and had only Chevys in our lives . man would I love to go back to those hot rod days . it was the best of times . John was a good and caring person which will be missed by many .rest in peace John .God only knows but I may be just be behind Rich

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