John is the loving husband to the late Millie Spirakes; loving father to Kathy Donlan, Joanie (Dan) Duffy, Gerri D'Amato, Patty Spirakes, Maureen "Teeny" Kelso, Sharon (Jerry) Hughes; grandfather to 15, great grandfather to 16; and brother to 9.
John honorably served the United States Army during World War II and he is an avid Cubs fan.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 6,2019 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:30 am at St. Alexander Catholic Church (7025 W. 126th Street; Palos Heights, IL 60463). He will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.