John Pastor Obituary

Pastor, John T. 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 2000. He is survived by his three children, Mary Ann (Philip) Tabor, Betty (Barry) Standish and Michael Pastor; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, with twins on the way; brother Ernest (Ann) Pastor and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of WWII in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Navy and later joined the Naval Reserves, retiring in 1985. He also retired from the city of Chicago in 1982. He was an active member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and Temulac Club. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, October 25th at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church in Highland, IN.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2014.
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Mary Ann, Betty, and Mike - sorry to find out about your father's passing. I remember him talking so fondly of his time in the Navy at White Sands. Now he's your guardian angel.

Your old neighbor,
Mike Sheridan from Cottage Grove Heights

November 6, 2014

Our most heartfelt condolences.

Bill & Kathi Havron

October 23, 2014

maryann my deepest sympathies to you and your family.God bless you all
jim hayes

October 23, 2014

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