Son of John Palivec and Anna Trcka.

John Palivec was born May 25, 1894 in Drahlín, Austria-Hungary (Bohemia), now Czech Republic. On Mar 20, 1913, he departed Bremen, Germany for the USA on the ship Chemnitz, a part of the North German Lloyd Line. He travelled in 2nd Cabin accomodations. He arrived in Philadelphia with his parents and 7 siblings on April 4, 1913 at the age of 18.

Just before his 25th birthday, he married Anna Trefny on May 20, 1919, in Cleveland, OH.

Listed in the 1920 Census on Jan 8, 1920, age 25, living with wife, Anna, 24, at 3604 East 53rd St, Cleveland, OH. John immigrated in 1913, and Anna immigrated in 1912, with pending naturalization applications. Both born in Bohemia. John employed as an adjuster.

Listed in 1930 Census, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, age 35, at 3614 East 149th St, with wife Anna, 34, and daughters Anna, 9, and Elsie, 5. John and Anna born in Czechoslovakia. Daughters born in Ohio. John immigrated in 1913 with initial naturalization papers filed. Anna immigrated in 1912, and is listed as an alien. John worked as a laborer in a tool factory.

Naturalized at age 43, on May 20, 1938, in Cleveland, OH. Lived at 3614 East 149th St, Cleveland, OH.

Listed in the 1940 Census, age 45, at 3614 E. 149th St, Cleveland, OH, living with wife Anna, 44, and daughters Anna, 19, and Elsie, 15. John worked as a tool worker for a tool manufacturing company. His daughter Anna worked as a maid in a private home. The family lived in the same house in 1935.

World War II registration information in 1942 listed his address as 3614 East 149th St, Cleveland, OH, with his wife, Anna at the same address. Employed by Vlchek Tool Company (pronouned Velchek), located at 3001 East 87th St, Cleveland, OH.

John had two daughters, Anna and Elsie. He died on May 13, 1947, at St Lukes Hospital in Cleveland, OH at the age of 52. Cause of death listed as suspected pulmonary embolsm. John was buried on May 16, 1947, in Calvary Cemetery, Section 75, Lot 1437, Cleveland, OH.