I was deeply saddened to learn about your passing.We sure had fun playing for Eddie White.Alot of beers were consumed by all.Great guys like Gino,Tusk,Louie,Harold,Tom,Jess and Bo,Andy,Mark,Tom L.,Richie,Mike,Gene D.,Steve,Nick gave me a lot of baseball memories.I hope there is baseball in heaven and your slider and curve are working.Thanks for everything.
Mike Brodie.

I was truly blessed to have had John as a brother-in-law over the past, close to, 30 years. I will forever cherish the countless family celebrations - weddings, birthdays, holidays, summer barbecues, etc. - or just hanging out in his backyard and chatting with him over a beer. Those moments will forever be impressed in my memory and I will reflect on them often. John's laid back nature and good heart make it so easy for our family to be around. During visits his generosity was always on full display; from the moment you walked in the door. It was always: "what can I get you". And my response was always: "a bud light". Until he quickly caught on and would just say : "their are bud lights in the fridge". He was the salt of the earth and there are no words that can describe how much he will be missed.     

I feel compelled to add the below quote from a book I recently finished reading. It is a biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German pastor and theologian) and I thought of Bishop Bell's eulogy of Bonhoeffer while at St. Peter's church yesterday celebrating John's life. 

I borrow from it liberally and quote it loosely:
 
“With him, a piece of my own life is carried to the grave. Yet, our eyes are upon Thee. We believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.”

“We give thanks to God for the life, the suffering, the witness of our brother whose friends we were privileged to be. We pray God to lead us, too, through His discipleship from this world into His heavenly kingdom to fulfill in us that other word that Dietrich Bonhoeffer used: ‘Non potest non laetari qui sperat in Dominum.’ While in God confiding, I cannot but rejoice.” 

God bless you John, you were the best. 

I was really upset to here about uncle Johns passing so sudden...it’s a terrible thing to happen..he was a good person, he always supported me in my recovery and will be missed a lot I love ya uncle John Rest In Peace.

I was stunned and so saddened to read of Johnny's passing. I grew up with John and Colleen, and we were all together at St. Peter's School. I also worked with his mom Dorothy for 8 years at St. Peter's Cemetery. My brother John worked with Johnny for many years at St. Peter's Cemetery. He often entertained us with the latest funny thing Johnny did or said. I remember that little boy who loved baseball.  To Elise, Emily, Kathryn and Ally and to his sister Colleen and all those who loved him, I extend my deepest sympathies. You have been robbed of this wonderful guy. I simply cannot comprehend the depth of your sorrow.  
Johnny, I can imagine the reunion with your mom, but there are so many broken hearts left behind at your passing. Please send that incredible love to surround them as you always did. Rest in Peace. This world is a darker sadder place for your passing Johnny.
Sincerely,
Mary Meyers CSJ

Johnny I remember you growing up in the projects on Richmond Terrace. I remember go to St. Peter's Elementary also ~ you were a great young man who turned into a greater man ~ you will be missed by all you the lives you have touch with you kindness. May you rest in peace my friend & your family find peace that you are in Gods hands now.

it's tough losing a fellow Marine but it's even tougher losing someone you grew up with that you knew your whole life Johnny was surely blessed and I thank God that you was my friend Semper Fi my brother

Dear Elise, Emily, Kate and Ally,
Sending you all our deepest condolences.   May the memories of the beautiful life you shared with John bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.  Praying and sending you all of our love.
Eileen, Jim and Lucas Morrissey
xo


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John F. Maher

July 19, 1961 – November 22, 2018

Harmon Funeral Home

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