January 15, 1929 – March 09 2021

On March 9th at the age of 92 we said goodbye to Dad at home with family by his side. John leaves behind to cherish his memory five children: Denice (Guy), Paul (Deb), Ann-Marie (Lorne), Leonard (Sheere), and Sandra. He also leaves behind sister Sylvia Bevan, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

John was predeceased by his parents Anna and Dominic Fuoco, wife Patricia, daughter Jacqueline Ann Gray, brother Santy Fuoco, sister Tina Vigna, brother in law Don Bevan, and sister in law Louise Fuoco. Dad was born in Kamloops at home. The house is gone as Sandman Centre now sits on the property. Dad entered the workforce at an early age. Many young men had gone off to war. He was helping in the family bakery at 10.

Dad and Mom met in the early 1950’s and were married on Valentine’s day 1953 and spent 51 years together. Shortly after they began their family and within 8 years they were blessed with 6 children. Dad was always a hard worker. In 1975 Dad and Mom opened the Lampost. A business that continues to serve the people of Kamloops. John was resourceful and generous with his time. Whether serving breakfast to the homeless, hosting a thank-you barbecue at the Paul Lake cabin for volunteers, or helping family and friends in need. A roll of duct tape can go a very long way!

He was kind and generous and put others ahead of himself John had a strong faith and lived his life according to his beliefs.

Dad loved his time at the family cabin at Paul Lake. Whether watching us ski behind the “Queen of Hearts” or having the whole family up for the annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dad also enjoyed cooking and had a number of culinary specialties. A few of these were his Coney Island hot dogs, spaghetti and tuna on Friday’s and when mom wasn’t around chocolate bar sandwiches. He also loved to cook with irresponsible amounts of butter, yumm.

In recent years Dad especially enjoyed his great grandchildren’s company. He cherished the time he was able to spend with them. From holding them as babies to watching them grow into the young people they are today.

Dad had two special canine buddies, Pierre and Chi Chi that he spent countless hours of companionship with.

Dad had so many stories to tell and he loved to tell them. He was a living history of Kamloops life. His was a life well lived and well loved.

John’s children would like to thank all family, friends, and health care professionals that supported him over that last number of years as he faced a number of health challenges.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice, help someone less fortunate, or simply say a prayer. As John would say “See You All at the Rexall”

Condolences can be sent via www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454.

• Date : 2021-03-09
• Location : Kamloops