Saturday, July 15, 2017
I am honored and blessed to have known John. John was my godfather, a great friend to my father and to our whole family. John was always asking about the family and remembering special events like birthdays, graduations and the like. I remember a note I received from John when I was accepted to university congratulating me on my scholarship. The note was completely unexpected as was a check that was enclosed to "keep the wolves from my door". It made an impact on me. Growing up, John took his "responsibility" as my godfather seriously, and never failed to send me a fishing knife each year for my birthday, which I of course usually lost. One made it through and I still have it in my tackle box today. I remember John when I see it, as it was of course unique and hand crafted and impossible to forget. John left a mark on those he encountered in his life and was truly a wonderful and exceptional man. Please accept condolences from the entire Scullion family and know that you are in our thoughts.
