John and I grew up together, he was more like a cousin than an uncle. More like a best friend. There are so many memories of staying overnight for a week or two at a time during the summers. John and I could talk about those times any time, and still laugh at those special moments, that made us laugh when we were kids. Those memories are intertwined with two of the most memorable people in our lives, Grandma Pietkiewicz and Grandpa Chuck, John's mom & dad. John and I could talk and laugh about all those stories of grandma and grandpa any time we talked. John was the kind of person that you could do that with. He could always make you happy. He enjoyed life. I miss playing cards with John, playing golf with John, laughing with John, sitting in the back yard with John. I will always remember so many fun times with him.

I am totally blown away.. Uncle John was the epitame of life - He had a huge heart as well as stature. He gave me a chance to get my life in order when I needed to with a place to stay with him and my Aunt Diane and Matthew. I will miss him with all my heart...Bryan