John Paul Futymoski, Jr. was at home among people. Whether they were family, roommates or employers, John considered all the people in his life to be his friends. He had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to the many people he knew throughout his life.
The mid 1930s were the worst years of the Great Depression, when the economic crunch took a toll on everything from the largest factory to the smallest family. Though times were tough, hope shone on the horizon through a new president aimed to lifting the country back onto the pedestal of greatness. John Paul Futymoski, Jr. entered this world on October 27, 1936, in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was one of nine children born to John and Wanda (Swiderski) Futymoski, Sr. With four brothers and four sisters, little John had plenty of opportunities to create happy childhood memories.
The Futymoski family moved to Vicksburg in 1956. Although John left school at the age of 16, he was a very hard worker. He worked on several different farms in the Vicksburg area, including the Pancake Turkey Farm. John moved back to Kalamazoo in 1975 and became acquainted with Residential Opportunities, Inc., which helps handicapped individuals become more independent. He soon began living at Lynn Terrace, a ROI facility, and it was here that he met his first roommate, Greg McBride, Rodney Hite, and his roommate of 15 years, Rick Fletcher. John and Rick were close friends, and they were always looking after each other. But that was John. He had a big heart and was always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one.
Around this time, John also became acquainted with McKercher Rehabilitation (now known as MCR Enterprises), a company that helps disabled people find work in the community and learn basic math and writing skills. Through McKercher, John was able to expand his work experience, cleaning trucks at Ryder Truck, being a bus boy at the Ground Round, a French fryer at McDonalds, and his favorite job, being a janitor for McKercher Rehabilitation. John was always a dependable employee, and he did the best job he could with whatever task was at hand.
ROI had many activities that John enjoyed participating in over the years. He took several trips with them, including cruises and a fun-filled visit to Disney World with his family. John also enjoyed attending Harness Races in Jackson, Detroit and Canada. He always enjoyed the simple things in life, like pumpkin pie, watching “I Love Lucy,” and spending time with his friends at Lynn Terrace. John was one of those special people who could talk to anyone, and always left them smiling. His pockets were often filled with sweets or candy, and he never hesitated to offer one to someone he just met. John’s family will always remember his kind presence, particularly his warm friendly smile.
John Futymoski, 74, died at his home at Lynn Terrace under the care of Residential Opportunities, Inc. and Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Learn more about John, visit with his family and friends and view his life story film on Friday, March 4, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main Street, Vicksburg (649-1697), where his funeral will begin at 1 p.m. that same day.
Members of John’s family include his brothers and sisters: Mildred (Raymond) Powers, Donald (Margaret) Futymoski, Lorraine Endicott, Lillian (Kenneth) Williams, Stanley Futymoski, Edward (Jeannie) Futymoski; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Peter, and sister, Christina Russell. Please visit John’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory and photo and/or sign his online guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities, Inc. or Hospice Care of SW Michigan.
The mid 1930s were the worst years of the Great Depression, when the economic crunch took a toll on everything from the largest factory to the smallest family. Though times were tough, hope shone on the horizon through a new president aimed to lifting the country back onto the pedestal of greatness. John Paul Futymoski, Jr. entered this world on October 27, 1936, in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was one of nine children born to John and Wanda (Swiderski) Futymoski, Sr. With four brothers and four sisters, little John had plenty of opportunities to create happy childhood memories.
The Futymoski family moved to Vicksburg in 1956. Although John left school at the age of 16, he was a very hard worker. He worked on several different farms in the Vicksburg area, including the Pancake Turkey Farm. John moved back to Kalamazoo in 1975 and became acquainted with Residential Opportunities, Inc., which helps handicapped individuals become more independent. He soon began living at Lynn Terrace, a ROI facility, and it was here that he met his first roommate, Greg McBride, Rodney Hite, and his roommate of 15 years, Rick Fletcher. John and Rick were close friends, and they were always looking after each other. But that was John. He had a big heart and was always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one.
Around this time, John also became acquainted with McKercher Rehabilitation (now known as MCR Enterprises), a company that helps disabled people find work in the community and learn basic math and writing skills. Through McKercher, John was able to expand his work experience, cleaning trucks at Ryder Truck, being a bus boy at the Ground Round, a French fryer at McDonalds, and his favorite job, being a janitor for McKercher Rehabilitation. John was always a dependable employee, and he did the best job he could with whatever task was at hand.
ROI had many activities that John enjoyed participating in over the years. He took several trips with them, including cruises and a fun-filled visit to Disney World with his family. John also enjoyed attending Harness Races in Jackson, Detroit and Canada. He always enjoyed the simple things in life, like pumpkin pie, watching “I Love Lucy,” and spending time with his friends at Lynn Terrace. John was one of those special people who could talk to anyone, and always left them smiling. His pockets were often filled with sweets or candy, and he never hesitated to offer one to someone he just met. John’s family will always remember his kind presence, particularly his warm friendly smile.
John Futymoski, 74, died at his home at Lynn Terrace under the care of Residential Opportunities, Inc. and Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Learn more about John, visit with his family and friends and view his life story film on Friday, March 4, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main Street, Vicksburg (649-1697), where his funeral will begin at 1 p.m. that same day.
Members of John’s family include his brothers and sisters: Mildred (Raymond) Powers, Donald (Margaret) Futymoski, Lorraine Endicott, Lillian (Kenneth) Williams, Stanley Futymoski, Edward (Jeannie) Futymoski; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Peter, and sister, Christina Russell. Please visit John’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory and photo and/or sign his online guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities, Inc. or Hospice Care of SW Michigan.
John Paul Futymoski, Jr. was at home among people. Whether they were family, roommates or employers, John considered all the people in his life to be his friends. He had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to the many people he knew throughout his life.
The mid 1930s were the worst years of the Great Depression, when the economic crunch took a toll on everything from the largest factory to the smallest family. Though times were tough, hope shone on the horizon through a new president aimed to lifting the country back onto the pedestal of greatness. John Paul Futymoski, Jr. entered this world on October 27, 1936, in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was one of nine children born to John and Wanda (Swiderski) Futymoski, Sr. With four brothers and four sisters, little John had plenty of opportunities to create happy childhood memories.
The Futymoski family moved to Vicksburg in 1956. Although John left school at the age of 16, he was a very hard worker. He worked on several different farms in the Vicksburg area, including the Pancake Turkey Farm. John moved back to Kalamazoo in 1975 and became acquainted with Residential Opportunities, Inc., which helps handicapped individuals become more independent. He soon began living at Lynn Terrace, a ROI facility, and it was here that he met his first roommate, Greg McBride, Rodney Hite, and his roommate of 15 years, Rick Fletcher. John and Rick were close friends, and they were always looking after each other. But that was John. He had a big heart and was always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one.
Around this time, John also became acquainted with McKercher Rehabilitation (now known as MCR Enterprises), a company that helps disabled people find work in the community and learn basic math and writing skills. Through McKercher, John was able to expand his work experience, cleaning trucks at Ryder Truck, being a bus boy at the Ground Round, a French fryer at McDonalds, and his favorite job, being a janitor for McKercher Rehabilitation. John was always a dependable employee, and he did the best job he could with whatever task was at hand.
ROI had many activities that John enjoyed participating in over the years. He took several trips with them, including cruises and a fun-filled visit to Disney World with his family. John also enjoyed attending Harness Races in Jackson, Detroit and Canada. He always enjoyed the simple things in life, like pumpkin pie, watching “I Love Lucy,” and spending time with his friends at Lynn Terrace. John was one of those special people who could talk to anyone, and always left them smiling. His pockets were often filled with sweets or candy, and he never hesitated to offer one to someone he just met. John’s family will always remember his kind presence, particularly his warm friendly smile.
John Futymoski, 74, died at his home at Lynn Terrace under the care of Residential Opportunities, Inc. and Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Learn more about John, visit with his family and friends and view his life story film on Friday, March 4, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main Street, Vicksburg (649-1697), where his funeral will begin at 1 p.m. that same day.
Members of John’s family include his brothers and sisters: Mildred (Raymond) Powers, Donald (Margaret) Futymoski, Lorraine Endicott, Lillian (Kenneth) Williams, Stanley Futymoski, Edward (Jeannie) Futymoski; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Peter, and sister, Christina Russell. Please visit John’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory and photo and/or sign his online guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities, Inc. or Hospice Care of SW Michigan.
The mid 1930s were the worst years of the Great Depression, when the economic crunch took a toll on everything from the largest factory to the smallest family. Though times were tough, hope shone on the horizon through a new president aimed to lifting the country back onto the pedestal of greatness. John Paul Futymoski, Jr. entered this world on October 27, 1936, in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was one of nine children born to John and Wanda (Swiderski) Futymoski, Sr. With four brothers and four sisters, little John had plenty of opportunities to create happy childhood memories.
The Futymoski family moved to Vicksburg in 1956. Although John left school at the age of 16, he was a very hard worker. He worked on several different farms in the Vicksburg area, including the Pancake Turkey Farm. John moved back to Kalamazoo in 1975 and became acquainted with Residential Opportunities, Inc., which helps handicapped individuals become more independent. He soon began living at Lynn Terrace, a ROI facility, and it was here that he met his first roommate, Greg McBride, Rodney Hite, and his roommate of 15 years, Rick Fletcher. John and Rick were close friends, and they were always looking after each other. But that was John. He had a big heart and was always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one.
Around this time, John also became acquainted with McKercher Rehabilitation (now known as MCR Enterprises), a company that helps disabled people find work in the community and learn basic math and writing skills. Through McKercher, John was able to expand his work experience, cleaning trucks at Ryder Truck, being a bus boy at the Ground Round, a French fryer at McDonalds, and his favorite job, being a janitor for McKercher Rehabilitation. John was always a dependable employee, and he did the best job he could with whatever task was at hand.
ROI had many activities that John enjoyed participating in over the years. He took several trips with them, including cruises and a fun-filled visit to Disney World with his family. John also enjoyed attending Harness Races in Jackson, Detroit and Canada. He always enjoyed the simple things in life, like pumpkin pie, watching “I Love Lucy,” and spending time with his friends at Lynn Terrace. John was one of those special people who could talk to anyone, and always left them smiling. His pockets were often filled with sweets or candy, and he never hesitated to offer one to someone he just met. John’s family will always remember his kind presence, particularly his warm friendly smile.
John Futymoski, 74, died at his home at Lynn Terrace under the care of Residential Opportunities, Inc. and Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Learn more about John, visit with his family and friends and view his life story film on Friday, March 4, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 409 S. Main Street, Vicksburg (649-1697), where his funeral will begin at 1 p.m. that same day.
Members of John’s family include his brothers and sisters: Mildred (Raymond) Powers, Donald (Margaret) Futymoski, Lorraine Endicott, Lillian (Kenneth) Williams, Stanley Futymoski, Edward (Jeannie) Futymoski; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Peter, and sister, Christina Russell. Please visit John’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory and photo and/or sign his online guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Opportunities, Inc. or Hospice Care of SW Michigan.
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