John earned an MRE from Maryknoll College in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and an MA from Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York. He married Aida Peschiera in 1991.
John retired as Human Resources Manager for BLD Products in Holland, Michigan. His career also included service with Rehabilitation Services in Cleveland, Ohio; counseling roles at St. Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and a position as Human Resources Manager for McCreary Tire and Rubber Co. in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
John grew up as part of a loving, active, and successful Irish Catholic family in Andover, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a devoted father to his families and an active member of St. Francis de Sales Church in Holland.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Aida; and his brothers, Frank Jr. and Peter (Katie).
He is survived by his children, Sean (Jennifer), Benjamin (Jessica), Pablo Peschiera, Andrea Peschiera Olortegui (Hugo), and Gabriela Peschiera; his grandchildren, Ashley, Dylan, Tatum, Rowan, and Finn Killilea, Violet Rose Peschiera, Catalan and Penelope Olortegui, and Chiara Carl and Amara Hurne; his brother, Alfred Killilea (Mary Ann); his sister-in-law, Kathy (wife of the late Frank Jr.); his sister-in-law, Lucia Forte; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on June 22nd at 11am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 10am.
The family is deeply grateful to special friends Jet LaBarge and Ed Swart, and to Senior Resources (Katie), Resthaven (Maplewood’s and Care Center), and Faith Hospice for their compassionate care of John.
In lieu of flowers, John requested that donations be made in his memory to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 5278, Tipton, IA 52772-0517.
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