John died peacefully on October 10, 2007 at the age of 84. He was a Detroit native until 1996 when he moved to Livonia. John was retired from both GM & Brink's Security companies. John's beloved wife Stella preceded him in death. He was a step-father to Stella's three children. Also surviving is his brother Ted & his wife Carole, and his sister Dolores Krol. Visitation will be Friday Oct. 12, from 3 until 9 pm with a Scripture Service at 7 pm. John will be in state Sat. Oct. 13, from 10:30 am until time of Mass at 11 am, at St. Priscilla Catholic Church 19120 Purlingbrook, Livonia. Family suggests memorials to the Michigan Humane Society.