John was born in Evergreen Park, IL to John and Philomena Pakel on August 16th, 1950. He was raised in Palos Heights, IL and attended St. Alexander’s then Marist High School. He graduated from Loyola University. He married Nancy Holmes in 1977. He worked as a savings and loan executive and later as a sales director in energy management. He was a loving husband and father, spending many years in the Chicago area, later Hudson, OH and retired to Fort Lauderdale, FL. He enjoyed listening to classic rock, woodworking, and spending as much time as possible with his children and grandchildren.
John is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, son, John Matthew (Jennifer), daughter Virginia Pope (Richard), brothers Gary (Ellen) and Ray, sisters Susanne Gleason (Thomas), Shirley Lesar (Peter), Janice Hobbs (David), and four cherished grandchildren.
John’s family also wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to the caregivers at Life Care Center at Inverrary.
Memorial services will be held at a later time, details to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Alzheimer’s Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Pakel family.
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