Obituary of John H. Flori

John H. Flori 93 of Carlinville, passed away Friday afternoon, March 6, 2015 at Tremont Ridge Assisted Living in Hillsboro, IL. John was born August 2, 1921 in Carlinville, IL, a son of Jacob Phillip and Mary (Komoros) Flori. He joined the Navy during W.W.#2 and served from 1942 to 1946. John was a letter carrier for Carlinville Post Office for 30 years, as well as faithfully serving on the Carlinville Fire Department from 1956 until his retirement in 1996. He was a lifelong member of Ss Mary & Joseph's Catholic Church. John enjoyed spending time at his cabin at Lake Carlinville and loved to cook, fish and squirrel hunt. He also served as a Carlinville Township Trustee for 22 years and was a member of the Carlinville Elks Lodge #1412 and the Guy Baird American Legion #554 for many years. John is survived by his brother, Robert Flori of Chicago, IL; several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul & Bill Flori; sisters Helen Flori and Mary Volkar. Pallbearers were Jerel Loveless, Frank Link, Mike Kirk, Bill Pranger Jr., Ben Pitman and Ron Birk. Serving as honorary are Wes Loveless and Mike Rives. Funeral Information Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Ss Mary & Joseph's Church in Carlinville from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, Carlinville. Donations Information Memorials may be made to Carlinville Fire Department. Directions Visitation: Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church Service: Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery: New Calvary Catholic Cemetery