John W. Conforti, Sr. Posted: 2022-07-14 07:53:22

Obituary

John W. Conforti, Sr., 83, of Huntley, died peacefully on July 11, 2022, with his family by his side.
John was born in Chicago on December 18, 1938, the son of Michael and Minnie Conforti. He was the youngest of five brothers. He served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963. On January 21, 1967, he married Linda Magliola. John worked as an airplane mechanic for United Airlines until his retirement in 2002. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and served as a minister of Holy Communion in his younger years and recently was an adorer in the adoration chapel at St. Mary Church. He loved making homemade pizza and baked the most delicious desserts especially birthday cakes for his family. John enjoyed gardening, yardwork and spending time with his family the most. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and was fond of all the Chicago sports teams. John enjoyed traveling with Linda and their children. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, his children, Dave (Jane) Conforti, Gail (Andrew) Grist and by his 5 grandchildren, Jordyn, Alyssa, Johnny, Gianna, and Joshua.
John was preceded in death by his son, John Jr., his parents, and his brothers Al, Russell, Michael, and Tony.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 9:00-10:00am with a funeral mass being held at 10:00am all at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road. Burial will be in Prairie Cemetery in St. Charles, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/srch/donate-to-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital.html?frequency_selected=0&sc_icid=impactgiving-donate-bttn-top or St. Mary Church at https://www.givecentral.org/location/211/allevents.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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Cheryl Betzold 2022-07-15 12:17:59

Dear Aunt Linda, Cousins David and Gail and family, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Johnny's passing. My heart and prayers and thoughts are with you. I think of my Uncle Johnny and my first memory that I recall is when he came home from the Air Force in his Uniform. I was probably 5 years old and how he greeted my sister and I with a big hug and kiss and leaned us back when doing it. He was so much fun!!! I remember seeing him a lot because we lived so close and he was always so happy and kind and fun to be with. I will always remember his laugh (he had a special giggle that when you heard it, you knew it was him) and his sweet gentleness that he always showed to everyone. I will forever hold him in my heart. Claim God's promises - know that He is in God's Arms now. With Sympathy and Love, Cheryl Betzold and family

Laura Schnell 2022-07-16 14:51:56

Dear Aunt Linda, David, Gail and Family,My Deepest Sympathy,My Heart goes out to you. I have the best memories of Uncle John. I remember when we were little and we were in a little pool in our yard, and he came to see us with his Army uniform on! I remember being by grandmas house hanging around him, he would start dancing to music and he was always fun, and loved his laugh! He is now in Heaven with everyone, no pain, dancing ,laughing and watching over you. Love Laura

Cindy Blonski 2022-07-18 13:39:15

Sending my love and prayers to all the family. May sweet memories flood your hearts with joy.

John and Marilyn Grist 2022-07-22 15:44:58

Our sympathy and love goes out to Gail and the family in the loss of her father, John

DAVID JAMISON 2022-08-01 10:20:59

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Conforti family. I only remember good times when the Jamuson and Confortis get together.

Dennis Jamison 2022-08-01 11:46:40

Hello Linda, Dave and Gail, We’re all sorry to hear about John’s recent passing. It appears he was in peace. It’s been 40+ years and I still have such fond memories of coming to your house as a small child. Years ago our sister Diane had converted all our old silent home movies to digital dvd. Whenever I take that trip down memory lane, there you are forever part of our lives. So it has been forever but please know never forgotten. Lots of love to you all. Dennis