John Junior Craley

1933 - 2014

John Junior Craley obituary, 1933-2014

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Witzler-Shank Trilby Funeral Home

3219 Tremainsville Road

Toledo, Ohio

John Craley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2014.

John J. Craley, J.J. passed away December 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness.

John was a Marine Corp Veteran and retired from Jeep in 1987 after 35 years of service. His favorite past times were fishing, hunting, gardening and family cookouts, with occasional visits to the casino with his dearest friend Jr. Anderson.

John is survived by his 4 children; Darla (Joey) Sahdala, Sue Comstock, John (Cheri) Craley, and Dawn Lawson, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and John Craley and brothers, Joe and Chuck Craley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 2-8 p.m. at H.H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, 3219 Tremainsville Rd. 419-473-1301. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by interment at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to Dad's nurse, Bonnie, for her compassionate care throughout our father's journey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to donor's choice. birkenkampfuneralhome.com

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December 30, 2014

Joyce Milam

SUE AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER,HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM WHEN HE WAS AT YOUR HOME.
MAY TIME EASE YOUR SORROW AND LOVING MEMORIES BRING YOU PEACE
LOVE YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS
JOYCE MILAM

December 30, 2014

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in The United States Marine Corps. Thank YOU for youe service,J.J. ....... And Semper Fi.

Posted by Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

December 29, 2014

May the god of all comfort continue to sustain your family during this difficult time. 1 Cor. 1:3,4

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3219 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, OH 43613

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