John Joseph Vistine, 97, of Hoffman Estates died peacefully on July 13, 2023.
John was born April 9, 1926 the son of the late John and Tillie Vistine. On May 9, 1953 he married Leona Osowski. John was a proud Veteran of World War II where he served in the Navy as a Signalman. John worked as a supervisor for Western Electric until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was always upbeat and positive. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Bruce) Kaufman, Sharon (Lou) Martino, and Janet (Kevin) Wixted, by his seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren and his brother David (Pat) Vistine. . John was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife Leona, his brother Donald Vistine and his sister Rosemary Griesbaum.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 28, 2023 1:00pm at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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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To the Vistine Family - So very, very sorry to hear that John has died at the age of 97 At the same time ,so proud of what he accomplished and the life he lived as part of “The Greatest Generation” - I don't think that was an overstatement. Whenever he was around he was ever the gentleman, had a slightly mischievous sense of humor, and would often ask about others rather then discuss his own challenges whatever they may have been. Most of all I can say, to Sharon whom I know the best, John raised you and your family well, and the practice of teaching and caring for others well-being is a to this very day a living legacy to your dad. Through you and on down through your kids. Blessings to you all. None of these words can make the wounds disappear or the sorrow less sorrowful....and they are not meant to.....because the greater the wound, the more witness to who he was and what you will miss being on this earth without him. But instead, the words are here to encourage you that we ALL saw what he was, and who he was, and not just your family. We saw him and we will miss him too! With affection and care - Stephen Kaufman
John was my neighbor at Brookdale Senior Living and a few dear friend / I will miss his presence here. John loved his wife and family above all. I thank him for his friendship and his Service in the Navy - Goodby dearest friend sleep well God Bless you till we meet again.
So very sorry for your loss Sharon & family May God bless all of you
Sharon and family, our condolences to you and the family. Washing him well on his journey home! R.I.P.