John Thissen
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday January 14th 2009 3:00-7:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
John Louis Thissen, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Village at Westerville Retirement Center. John was a resident for nearly 4 years. Born May 5, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Holy Rosary High School, Veteran of the U.S. Army (WWII), retired Federal Employee (1980) from DCSC (Defense Construction Supply Center) and member of the Holy Name Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Antoinette M.(Caldarella), in January 2004, his parents William and Louise (Verheyn), brother, William, sisters Gertrude Flynn, Cecilia Durham, Martha (Louise) Belhorn, Marina Eckenrode and many neighbors and golf buddies. Survived by his son, Timothy J.(Babs), daughter, Rosanne (John) Binsack, granddaughter, Bethany M. Thissen, great granddaughter, Emma Claire Hampton and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the entire staff, both retirement and nursing center at The Village at Westerville and to Heartland Hospice, especially Kim and Ruth for their gentle care. Thanks also to Dr. Paul Dusseau, Dr. Thomas Dorsey and Dr. Joseph Massaro. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00-7:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 5:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on THURSDAY, January 15, 2009 at Holy Name Catholic Church, 154 E. Patterson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, Msgr. James L. Ruef, Presider. Entombment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, 9571 North High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may contribute in memory of John to Holy Name Catholic Church, 154 E. Patterson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202 or to Heartland Hospice, Suite 210, 6500 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229.Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for John Thissen
From : Leanne and Michael
To : Tim, Babs, Rosanne, sack and Bethany
Date: January 14th 2009
I just watched the video with a tear rolling down my face. It brought back such memeories of a family dearly loved. It seems just a few years ago when I stayed at your Mom and Dad's on Oakland Ave, slept on the third floor. Where have the years gone. The memories will always be precious in my mind. I know you will miss your Dad but he is again with your Mom in a better place. We will all be together someday. my Mom has her entire family with her, she always wanted people around to entertain. I am so sorry this weather will keep me from being there tonight, but you are in my heart and my thoughts. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Love,
Leanne & Michael
From : Jim Van Fleet
To : Tim Thissen
Date: January 14th 2009
Tim; I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing; ths information provided by the funeral home was wonderful in helping me see a little of your Dad's life. Even though I did not know him, I could see he was a very special man. Tim I remember when I lost my Dad and how difficult it was for me; just remember nothing takes the place of time to ease the hurt of his passing. Jim Van Fleet
From : Scott & Carla Stanley
To : Tim
Date: January 14th 2009
God bless you and your family.
From : Kim-Heartland Hospice
To : Tim and Roseanne
Date: January 14th 2009
I'm so sorry I could not make it to calling hours. The video you put together was wondeful. You are both exceptional people, and very devoted children. Your father was lucky to have had you, and he knew it.
Thank you for letting me be a part of his care.
Sincerely-
Kim
From : Bonnie and Dieter
To : Tim ,Babs,Rosanne ,John & Beth
Date: January 14th 2009
We loved the video . Thanks for the memories. Dad and John we're such great friends. We so enjoyed John and Ann through the years.He'll be missed. Bonnie and Dieter
From : ED AND BARBARA MARTIN
To : TIM, BABS ROSANNE, SACK, BETHANY AND EMMA
Date: January 18th 2009
THE VIDEO WAS BEAUTIFUL. JOHN WAS SO LOVED AND LOVED LIFE. ALWAYS A SMILE. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE, EDDIE AND BARBARA
From : Don and Carolyn Rees
To : Tim,Babs,Rosanne,Sack and Bethany
Date: March 30th 2009
Just read the lovely tribute about my uncle John. How the years have flown by,because it seems like only yesterday I was running up and down my grandmothers stairs to encounter John about to go to work at the Acme Laundry and then leaving to enter World War II. We hung on every word he sent back from Italy and prayed for his safe return, then one day he did return. I remember their wedding day and beautiful reception at their home with all the family in attendance. Those days are long gone but not the happy memories. I'll be looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven. Carolyn