John Baptist Barranco

John Baptist Barranco passed away peacefully at his home in Dunwoody, Georgia, on February 12, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on July 13, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, the second son of Josephine (Fiduccia) and Sam Barranco, who both immigrated from Cefalù, Sicily as children, arriving in the U.S. through Ellis Island.

John is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Suzanne (Kindberg) Barranco, his four children, son Mark (Cindy), daughter Carol (Mike Yancey), son Tom (Mayo), and son Paul (Cynthia). He was a proud and loving grandfather to nine grandchildren (Lindsay and Kellie Barranco, David, Jennifer, and Heather Yancey, Jack and Ben Barranco, and Seda and Emily Barranco), with whom he shared the joy of the last three decades of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Joanne B. Steenveld of Skokie, Illinois, three nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Charles Barranco of San Diego, California, in November 2019.

John graduated from Loyola Academy High School in Chicago in 1951 and from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1955. Following graduation, he served two years of active duty as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps.

He enjoyed a distinguished 41-year career as a sales executive, rising to regional and national sales management roles. He spent 29 years with the Frigidaire Division of General Motors, then continued his career with Caloric Corporation and later Amana Corporation, both subsidiaries of Raytheon at the time. Over the course of his career, John traveled extensively and built lasting friendships and professional relationships across the country. He retired from corporate life in 1995 and continued part-time consulting in the appliance industry until 2003.

John found great joy in fishing, gardening, sports, travel, cooking, and gathering with a wide circle of friends. Above all, he cherished time with his family, who remained the center of his life.

A man of deep faith and service, John was a founding and active member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody for more than 46 years. He participated in numerous ministries, including serving as Pastoral Board President and as a longtime board member. He was also a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, All Saints Council #11402, and the General Motors Executive Retiree Club of Georgia, where he held various leadership and service roles.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, Georgia, with a reception to follow in the Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Knights of Columbus Council #11402.

John will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family, his faith, his integrity, and the countless friendships he cultivated throughout his fulfilling and generous life.