Dear JoAnn: Although our grandparents and parents could never settle on how we were related, we always count you, John and family our “kissing cousins.” JoAnn, you and I share many childhood memories and we are both blessed to have married good men. Joe fondly remembers meeting John for lunch when they were both working in the suburbs. John always had a big hug for us when we celebrated family events at Cathy and Jimmy’s house. He always was fun to be around and had the best smile. I came across this prayer I thought would be appropriate in John’s memory...A Fisherman’s Prayer God grant that I may fish Until my dying day And when it comes to my last cast I then most humbly pray, When in the Lord’s soft landing net I’m peacefully asleep, That in His mercy I be judged As good enough to keep. Yes you are John. Amen

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Our condolences to JoAnn and family. I knew John for many years from working with John at Packard. John taught me how to cook Kugela. John was my taste tester. The first time I brought the dish to work was for an International Foods Day at the Downers Grove facility. John noticed a smokey aroma and flavor. His comment was "Interesting, what did you do to get this flavor". I told John that the butter and bacon grease on top of the potatoes lit on fire inside the oven. There were flames and smoke coming from the kitchen. I told John that this was a one-of-a-kind meal. John you will be missed. Heaven has a great chef. One day we can cook Kugela together and compare notes, texture, and flavors. No flames though!

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There are no words that can ease the sadness. Our hearts are breaking because your hearts are. We will miss our neighbor and friend. Praying for the whole family to have strength for the days ahead.

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We all are so sorry for the loss of John. He was a great man. He was not only a family member but a best friend. We will always remember the great memories. Love and miss you John. May you Rest In Peace.

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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. We worked together for many years at Packard/Perkin Elmer and had a lot of good laughs together. My wife, Janice, also knew him from working there as well. Both my wife and I are praying that you will find God's comfort and a peace that passeth all understanding.

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My late husband, Gene, was a good fishing buddy of John’s. He really enjoyed the annual ice Fishing weekends with cards, kugelis, and, oh yeah, some ice fishing too. -and a lot of laughs. Rest In Peace, John. I hope they’re biting. My sympathies to JoAnn and the girls.

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My heart goes out to you JoAnn, Jenny & Kris, Emily and the grand-girls. Never easy hearing the sad news. But some very fond memories of John hopefully will help ease the pain. John was one of the Easy Street dads that all the neighborhood kids new. He was always coming and going from the house, to the garage, or to the yard. But each time he saw me, he’d always extend a big wave and a smile from across the street. He was one to watch us all swim in his pool and told stories of why we needed to sit for 30 min after eating lunch, but how it didn’t affect adults the same way…Now we know that was just called “adult swim”. He’d let us draw all sorts of chalk drawings on his asphalt driveway, even after a new seal on it. Saturday mornings we’d sometimes see him sitting behind the lanes watching Emily bowl. And sometimes he’d stroll down to where I was bowling, always willing to give a big grin and a thumbs up when a good ball was thrown. And man… did he have the smoothness release and follow through himself. It’s like he’d float down the lane and the only sound you’d hear was the crash of the pins…. Never like he dropped the ball at all. And on some bad winter days, before we were all old enough to shovel the driveway to our parent’s liking, John would come over and use his snowblower to shovel out the end of the driveway. He was the neighbor that was there when you needed him, the dad (and grandpa) that lived up to the “Girl Dad” title, and just and overall great person! He will be missed by so many. Hugs to each and everyone of you.

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Will be forever grateful John moved to Easy Street because he helped create the greatest friendship of all time with the Easy Street Gang (Triyonis’, Boehms’, Dziagwa’s unite) You will be heavily missed

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My condolences to John’s family. I haven’t been in touch with John for a number of years but have fond memories of him from our days at St. Rita. Your are in my prayers.

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Jen So sorry to hear of your loss. I never was honored to have met your dad but knowing you I know what a wonderful person / grandfather and father he is. His love for family showed thru you and your wonderful family. You all are in our prayers Dave Lord and family

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John was a mountain of a man. I can’t describe him in any better terms. I loved him like a brother. We had much in common. I have greatly missed him, having moved to Michigan and, more recently, Colorado. I will miss him dearly, forever. But his memory and his legacy live on. He is a credit to all he has met and been acquainted with. John was a mountain of a man. Geoff DeTolve

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John and I worked together for many years. Always funny kind and knew everything about work related topics. Such a sad loss.

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Rest In Peace John. So sad to hear of your passing. We spent many years working together at Packard which I will always treasure. My prayers to JoAnn, the children and extended family. I am so sorry to hear of their loss and know they had a loving, kind and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Rest In Peace and when we meet again let’s share a game of bowling or a round of golf.

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JEN,KRIS AND FAMILY, So sorry to read this sad news. We will keep you in our prayers for comfort and peace. KATHY AND JIM

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To the family of John Triyonis, please know you have my deepest condolences. So sorry to hear this news he was a great man and a good friend. Rest in Peace John

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John was my best friend. We met in eighth grade; friends thru high school, college, Navy, new careers, families. All of it. Don't want to repeat what has already been said. What I would like to add is how competitive he was, in the best way. Whether it was sports, cards, video games or running down the street, John loved to compete. If need be, he'd go into his bag of skills, reach the next level and pull ahead of you, not to be mean or to brag, just for the fun of good sport. It was an amazing thing to watch and for me, an enjoyable thing to be part of. He was that way as a friend, father, co-worker and neighbor. We'll miss you, John.

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Oh John, you've left us way too soon. I hope you are resting in peace. You did try for many years to teach me how to bowl. Running along beside me and coaching. Dear JoAnn, Emily and Jenny may you find strength remembering how loved John was.

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