John was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1953. He graduated from Churchill Area High School in 1971 and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force.
John married JoEllen Plichta on May 18, 1974; they were married for 45 years.
John served 23 years in the Air Force before retiring to own and operate First Choice Awards and Gifts for an additional 23 years.
John was an incredible and devoted husband, father and Pappy. He loved his family with his entire being. He could forever be found playing with his grandchildren, picking them up from school and teaching them whatever popped into his mind. His greatest joys in life were his two daughters and six grandchildren.
John will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife JoEllen Choby, daughters Jacqueline Griffith and Jennifer Reissig, son-in-law Michael Reissig, and his beloved grandchildren Jonah, Xavier, Ian and Nicolai Griffith and Lauren and Parker Reissig.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 27th, 12:00pm at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. Family will receive guests after from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation in John's name to a charity of meaning to you.
