John F. Drahos, age 65, beloved husband for 41 years to Maureen, nee Tierney; loving father of Megan (Daniel) Carron and Amy (Alan) Broaddus; adoring grandfather of Maeve Broaddus; son of the late Jerry and Marian Drahos; caring brother of Cheryl (John) Slenczka) and Linda Tierney; fond uncle of Jerry, Kathleen, Mike, Tricia, Tim, Katie, Patrick, Kevin, and Brian. Brother-in-law to Mary Jeanne (Jerry) Pazin, Tim (Norene) Tierney and Joe (Sharon) Tierney. Nephew of Agnes Pacovsky and Gloria Peisker, and cousin and dear friend to many. John fought a courageous 9 year battle with kidney cancer. His legacy of love lives on in his family, which was his number 1 priority. 39 year resident of Elmhurst, and parishioner of Visitation Church. 30 year dedicated career at Kraft Foods; last position served as Director of International Tax. Member of the AICPA. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, 9450 SW Gemini Drive #38269 Beaverton, OR 97008-7105. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
John F. Drahos
VISITATION
Wednesday
Jul
27
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
Thursday
Jul
28
8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday
Jul
28
10:00 a.m. at
Visitation Catholic Church
779 South York Street
Elmhurst IL
INTERMENT
Thursday
Jul
28
Following Mass
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road
Hillside, IL
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Kidney Cancer Association, 9450 SW Gemini Drive #38269 Beaverton, OR 97008-7105
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Rich Krzemien
There are no words to describe the sadness I feel with the passing of my dear friend, of many years. I know you fought hard and suffered, may you rest in eternal peace. I’ll miss our many conversations, texts, emails which covered a variety of topics, especially the love of the White Sox. I’ll always remember how happy you were walking Megan down the aisle, last month, and holding your first grandchild. We didn’t get a chance to play catch one last time, but maybe we’ll have the opportunity one day. I’ll miss you my dear friend who I looked upon as a brother.
Maureen, Megan, Amy Sincerest Sympathy and Prayers.
Rich
Evelyn Miko
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult times.
Regina Gibbons
Megan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you adored your kind and loving father. May God rush him to heaven.
Antonio Vazquez
John was a fantastic person and an extraordinary professional and work colleague. My sincere condolences.
Bettie Ward
Sending all of my love and thoughts at this time. I wish I could be there to remember and celebrate John’s wonderful life with lots of love and hugs. You can be sure that I will be with you in spirit and thought as you gather to say good-bye to a brave man.
I am honored and privileged to have spent many years working with John. He was not just my boss, but my dear friend. I have many memories I will always cherish and hold dear.
John’s generosity, work ethic, humility and selflessness are all qualities that I admired him for. He was always available to share an encouraging word and support.
I will miss you.
Your dear friend, Bettie Ward
Bev Hutner
I was so sorry to hear of John’s untimely passing. I worked with John for many years and always found him to be a wonderful human being. My condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.
Natalie Faes
Sending my prayers and sympathy to John’s family. I worked with John at Kraft for many years. He was a wonderful person and I enjoyed his kind-hearted personality and willingness to look for the good in every situation.
Many blessings to your family in this time of loss.