John “Jack” Providence, 72, of Huntley, died peacefully, October 20, 2024 at Journeycare Hospice.
John was born January 12, 1952, the son of John and June Providence. On May 24, 1985 he married Barbara A. Brown. Department Deputy Director of Public Works for the city of Schaumburg. He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, skeet shooting, boating, and camping. He and Barb traveled in their camper and enjoyed traveling to Disney with the grandkids. He was a member of the Maywood Sportsman Club and was a past president for USBC bowling association. His greatest joy was that of Papa. He was a loving husband, father, Papa, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He survives by his wife, Barbara Providence, his daughter, Angela (Justin)Pipenhagen and by his grandchildren, Carson, and Brooklyn and by many cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4-7pm, and on Saturday, from 10am -11am with prayers at 11am all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The burial will be at Mt. Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children 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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Although far away, still have special memories of the family. Jack was my best/only cousin. I have very fond memories of the times we had as "kids". You will certainly be missed by many. We send sympathy and Love to the family.
Jack & I played a lot of card games, and always had a lot of fun. He was a real fighter with all the health problems that he had. He will surely be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
He was always aa straight up honest person. No pretense. Always enjoyed his company. He will be missed
Rest In Peace Brother ✝️🙏📿
With our most heartfelt sympathy to Barb and family....he was an upstanding guy who will be missed by so many..sending love and prayers.
John was such a fighter he didn't let his health issues get him down. He fought a good fight and was such an inspiration regardless of his health issues, he just kept chugging along. What a great man John was with a great sense of humor. Barb is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met and is equally as strong and amazing as John. I will miss him very much. The whole family will continually be in my prayers. Thank you for being my inspiration. <3
Rest In Peace Brother ✝️🙏📿
John was always a great guy and was very dedicated to the Village of Schaumburg. My thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP John
Barb, We are with you as you celebrate the life of Jack. He was a good neighbor and friend and we will be here to comfort and support you as you enter this next chapter of your life.
John you truly will be missed. I met John many years ago while I was in sales and John working for the Village of Schaumburg. Over the years I made a lot of acquaintances over the many years, but can only call few a true friends. John was one of them. I am going to miss the times we would get together for lunch or dinner. Was fortunate to have lunch with him four weeks ago at one of his favorite restaurants (Crandall in Hebron). Rest in peace my dear friend. Michael Parks
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He fought a good fight right to the end! Thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and the family. He was one of a kind and I will miss him.
As we age we find ourselves thinking & remembering people, places, & things. I will always remember John as a good man, a good friend, & a good co-worker evolving into my supervisor & knowing he always had my back. My sympathy to Barb & the family RIP my friend.
John you truly will be missed. I met John many years ago while I was in sales and John working for the Village of Schaumburg. Over the years I made a lot of acquaintances over the many years, but can only call few a true friends. John was one of them. I am going to miss the times we would get together for lunch or dinner. Was fortunate to have lunch with him four weeks ago at one of his favorite restaurants (Crandall in Hebron). Rest in peace my dear friend. Michael Parks
We have such wonderful memories of pinochle games and travel to Alaska that we have shared. Rest in peace, good friend.
John you truly will be missed. I met John many years ago while I was in sales and John working for the Village of Schaumburg. Over the years I made a lot of acquaintances over the many years, but can only call few a true friends. John was one of them. I am going to miss the times we would get together for lunch or dinner. Was fortunate to have lunch with him four weeks ago at one of his favorite restaurants (Crandall in Hebron). Rest in peace my dear friend. Michael Parks
John you truly will be missed. I met John many years ago while I was in sales and John working for the Village of Schaumburg. Over the years I made a lot of acquaintances over the many years, but can only call few a true friends. John was one of them. I am going to miss the times we would get together for lunch or dinner. Was fortunate to have lunch with him four weeks ago at one of his favorite restaurants (Crandall in Hebron). Rest in peace my dear friend. Michael Parks
Barb and family, my condolences for your loss of John. It was always nice to see your smiling faces at the dealership talking about another adventure that you had returned from or John insisting that you needed a new vehicle. The memories of the visits will always be top of mind for me. I'm so sorry for your loss. Respectfully, Steve Stanley
John you truly will be missed. I met John many years ago while I was in sales and John working for the Village of Schaumburg. Over the years I made a lot of acquaintances over the many years, but can only call few a true friends. John was one of them. I am going to miss the times we would get together for lunch or dinner. Was fortunate to have lunch with him four weeks ago at one of his favorite restaurants (Crandall in Hebron). Rest in peace my dear friend. Michael Parks