A wonderful man, always outgoing and willing to strike up a conversation “Hello” with anyone. He was best known for his long walks around the neighborhood, where he would spend hours engaging in conversations with unsuspecting neighbors.
John is survived by his loving children, David (Debbie) Walano, John (Cindy) Walano, and Michelle (Bo) Klopp. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Josephine, in April 2021. John will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: D.J., Elise, Rachel, Joey, Brittany, Nick, Victor, Dominic, and Joseph. He was also a cherished great grandfather (from DJ) Savannah and Stella. From (Nick) Amelia, Sabrina and Zach. From (Victor) Maevyn, Zaben and Tori and from (Dominic) Cameron.
Though John served in the US Army earlier in life, he spent his career working for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad as a Safety Officer, teaching rail safety and working with the NTSB to investigate rail accidents.
John was a lifelong resident of Alsip, Illinois.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 22nd from 4pm to 8pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, located at 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 23rd 11:00 am at St. Terrence Catholic Church, 4300 West 119th Place, Alsip, Illinois. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Walano family.
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