Hans “John” “Butch” Resch passed away on October 20, 2018. He was born September 2, 1941 in NY. John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Toni Resch; 4 children, Tracey A., John C., Todd W., and Robert J.; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and his sister, Madeline. Hans was a retired Suffolk County NY Detective, a NYC Sheet Metal Worker, and a USF Police Officer. A Memorial Mass for John will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10 am at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church; 833 Magellan Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL or to Wounded Warriors Project.