Of Buffalo Grove
John Allen Naylor was born on September 29, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Nathan and Julia (nee Schroeder) Naylor. He died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Northwest Community Hospital, in Arlington Heights.
Mr. Naylor was a Quality Engineer/Manager in the medical device industry before he retired. He was a long-time and active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary #4483 where he was the Grand Knight from 1987-1988, former District Deputy, and he was the Charter Faithful Navigator of Elizabeth Ann Seton Assembly #2410. John was also a member of the Arlington Heights Bike Club and the American Society for Quality. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and achieved the rank of Captain at the time of his honorable discharge. He took great pleasure in serving as a Minister of Care to St. Edna parishioners who were patients in the hospital and nursing homes. He especially enjoyed visiting with them and hearing their stories.
John is survived by his spouse of 52 years, Mary Naylor nee Matousek, his daughter, Jeanne (Matthew) McLaughlin; his grandchildren Matty and Claire McLaughlin and dear nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of John may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; lls.org or to The Foundation for Children with Neuroimmune Disorders; neuroimmune.org.
Memorial Mass 10:30 am, Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Visitation from 9:30 am until time of Mass. Committal Service 1:30 pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.
Condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.
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