John S. Loquidis Jr.

John was born on April 4, 1927, to John Sr. and Lillian Loquidis in North Chicago, Illinois. After graduating high school, John entered the Army Reserve in June 1944, and attended the Army Specialized Training Program at the University of Illinois. He was sent to Heidelberg, Germany, until November 1946, when he was honorably discharged, then continued his college education for another year.

John married Therese Miholic on October 9th, 1948. They had five children, and divorced in 1984.

John married Maxine Howard on February 14, 2010. They were married until Max passed away on June 6, 2019. At the time John was healthy, driving and living independently. Seven weeks later he died of a broken heart.

After his last stint in college, John began working at Kemper Insurance in Chicago. He started as an accountant, and grew in the company until he left as an administrative supervisor to upwards of 40 people. He moved to Mesa in 1968, and purchased a shoe store. When he sold to the parent company, he became a sales manager for Kool Metal Awining, then Leisure Pools. He then became a real estate agent and worked for many years with Red Mountain Realty until retirement.

John was a devoted member of the Apache Wells Community Church. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and swimmer until he cracked a hip in 2014. He loved playing cards, and continued to do so almost until he passed away. Another favorite pastime was eating! He loved going to Linnea’s house on Thursday nights, and was very happy when Leslie brought dinner by for him and Max, or Leanne came over to take them out. Some of his favorite spots were Red, White and Brew, Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Outback.

John is survived by:

• Son John III, and daughters Emily (husband Daniel Freedman) and Lulu Martinez (husband Daniel).

• Daughter Lauri Pitzer, partner Lynn Taylor, and her children Danny (wife Brittany) & Breanna Pitzer.

• Daughter Linnea Tow, husband David, and her daughters Kim McCurtain (husband Paul & children Chase, Taylor & Katlyn), Erika Cavallaro (husband Frank, & children Hunter & Ava), Karla Carvajal (husband Christian & children Jaden, Anaya, & Brielle), and David’s daughters Kristie (wife Brandy) and Lindsey Tow.

• Daughter Leslie Ostrander and sons Joshua (wife Katie & daughter Leona), Jeremy (wife Kristy & daughters Arya and Cora) and Brett Ostrander.

• Daughter Leanne Mariano; husband Carl and sons Nate and Bryce Mariano.

John is also survived by his sister, Connie McCormick of Antioch, IL. He was pre-deceased by his mother, father, and sister Dolly Giraldi.

Services and internment will be held November 1, 2019, at 3 PM at Apache Wells Community Church, 2115 N Gayridge Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Mother’s Grace, 11440 N St Andrews Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 or Hospice at Home of Arizona, 1423 S Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206,