John was born to John Joseph Kwiatkowski Sr. and Maria Ann Marianelli on July 7, 1956, in Wilmington, DE. He attended Delaware Technical Community College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering. John retired as a Regional Engineer from MAUSER USA after 40 years, having been with the company through its many transitions.
John was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6456 and St. Anthony of Padua’s Senior Pals. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was fishing, relaxing in his hot tub, or traveling with his wife. John was often found participating in various public karaoke events as JK the KJ, as well as for his friends and family in his home.
John will be remembered by his wife of 40 years, Barbara, and his sons John (Matthew) and Kenneth (Tara), and his grandchildren Chasity, Hunter, and Camron. He will also be lovingly remembered by his mother Maria, and siblings Walter, Nancy (Richard), Maria (Rusty), and Louise, as well as loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sr.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 11th at 1 p.m., at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 2655 FM 1488, Conroe, TX, with funeral services provided by Metcalf Funeral Home. Memorial donations in memory of John can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. A Memorial service for John is set for August 25 at Wilmington Christian School in Hockessin, DE at 10:30am.
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