John W. Aiello
May 19, 1954 -
February 2, 2022
John “Jai” Warren Aiello, 67, of Dallas, Texas passed away on February 2, 2022 in Dallas. He was born on May 19, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska (Ladd AFB) to Dr. Victor Aiello DDS and Elizabeth (O’Hare) Aiello. He graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and St. Joseph High School Class of 1972. While at St. Joseph he was active in athletics and was an integral member of the 1972 Boys WISAA State Championship Golf Team. He attended UW-Parkside, School of Business and played on the Men’s Golf Team.
In 1979, he moved to Dallas where he resided until the time of his death. He was employed as a jeweler for 30 years, primarily with Zales and R.H. Macy. After his retirement he was a social media, SEO and Web Design consultant.
He is survived by his nine brothers and sisters, Thomas (Rosemary), Rachel, Martha, Mary, Richard (Kari), Jane (Jack) Coshun, Joan (David) Baugher, William (Kris Swift) and Peter (Susie). He is further survived by 16 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and great nephews and 2 more on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Elizabeth; his paternal grandparents, Frank and Rachel Aiello; maternal grandparents, Warren and Lucille O’Hare; and all of his paternal and maternal aunts and uncles.
The family would like to thank John’s Dallas “Deep Elum” friends, Pete Zotos, Michelle Maloney, and Carrie Smith who assisted and supported him during his courageous 18 month battle with cancer.
Service Info
A memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street, Kenosha.
Inurnment will be held privately.
A gathering of relatives and friends will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Stand Up To Cancer https://www.standuptocancer.org or to American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/aha/donate would be appreciated.
Posted by:
Chuck MakarewiczVery sorry to hear of Johns passing. Take comfort knowing that he is at peace and with his Mother and Father. My prayers to your family.
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Kevin MullaneMy deepest sympathies to all the Aiello siblings of John. It was always such a fun and active time at your house while growing up and hanging out with Billy. I wish I could have made it up to Kenosha for the gathering and service. Please know that my prayers are with you all. <3
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Gary and Gerry LiporDear Tom, Martha & Family, Please accept our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We are thinking of you and hope that good memories will give you strength and peace at this difficult time. May he RIP. Gary & Gerry Lipor
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Tom ZongolowiczI was so sorry to hear of John’s death. From kindergarten through high school he always impressed me. Athletically he could do it all. He was the best athlete in our class at Holy Rosary but he never acted like it. Always a good guy.
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Angie HillestadTo Rachel and the rest of the family, So sorry for your loss… you are all in my prayers. May God give you comfort in knowing he is no longer fighting the battle and now at peace in paradise! Love to u all Angie
