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John Patro Obituary

John J. Patro, age 57, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Toledo on July 23, 1948, to Henry and Mary Jane (Zawodny) Patro. John was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School. Most of his working life was in California where he had worked in public relations for over 25 years. He had belonged to the Elk's in California. Later in 1998, he had moved back to Toledo. Also, John enjoyed reading, writing and most of all, sail boating.
Surviving John are his daughters, Jennifer (Aaron) and Amy, both of California; sisters, Patricia (Bill) Mouch and Marge (Joel) Sanchez; brothers, Robert (Denise) of Arizona and David (Gina Veronica) Patro; dear friend, Nancy Daniels; nieces and nephews and by 2 great nephews.
There will be a Memorial Mass on Friday, December 16, 2005, at St. Hyacinth Church at 10 a.m. Arrangements by W.K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home, 419-385-5305.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2005.

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Steve Skibinski

December 14, 2005

Hank & Mary Jane,



I remember you very well...Your sister lived next door to us , on Jeanette St... I lived on Buckingham St., near Szymanski gas station... Sorry to read the obit..

where did he live in CA.?

I go to church, every day, so I will pray for John tomorrow... He is in "good hands",thanks be to God.

Gary Zawacki

December 14, 2005

Although I haven't seen John in many years, He was a part of my youth and will be missed. He was too young to go. My sympathy to his family and friends.

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