John S. Ando

John S. Ando, age 75, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Sunset Village with his loving wife by his side. He was born on September 21, 1946 to John and Mary (Kovesdi) Ando in Toledo. John graduated in 1964 from Clay High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. John received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Toledo. He met the love of his life, Dawn Miller working at Lamson's Dept. Store in downtown Toledo. They were married on October 8, 1971 and were able to celebrate 50 wonderful years last fall.

John was in the glass industry for 40 years, 30 of them at LOF/Pilkington; a career that took he and his family around the country and him around the world. Second to his family, he greatly valued his relationships with his co-workers. John was a longtime member of Little Flower Parish where he volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul for over 15 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Detroit Tigers and The Ohio State Buckeyes. John had a love of golf, euchre, traveling to Florida and a good cigar with friends. He was very generous with his time, always helping others. John was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. His smile, spirit and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of over 50 years, Dawn Ando; daughter, Kimberli (Christopher) Dauer; son, Chris (Theresa) Ando; brother, Mike Ando; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive guests on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home – West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Rd., Toledo (419-392-9500) with a Rosary being recited at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will begin on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Flower Parish, 5522 Dorr St., Toledo, OH 43615 with visitation in church from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

The family would like to give a very special thank you to Sue Ball for all the extra love, care, and support to John and our family over the last 4 years.

The pinnacle of life is the soul returning to God. Loved ones may leave this world but they will never leave our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorial contributions in honor of John are asked to consider Little Flower St. Vincent de Paul or the Parkinson's Foundation.

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