A lifelong resident of Redondo Beach; passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 in his home of 70 years. John was 98 when he died; he was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He retired in 1977 from Chevron El Segundo, a valuable member of their team. John was a devoted husband to his most precious wife, Faye Evelyn McLaughlin. He is survived by sons, Patrick Michael and James Francis; daughters, Theresa Faye McLaughlin, Peg Ferguson and Jan Williams; 15 adoring grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM, Thursday the 14th at St. James Catholic Church in Redondo Beach. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.