Dear Mrs. Lally, Paula, Chris, and Erin,
As one of my best friends through adolescence my memories of John are vivid and joyful. The mutual interests and passions we shared were numerous and varied.
I was fortunate to have John share so much of his youth with me. My first cooking experiences were the result of John showing me how to cook KD for lunch and how to properly throw the pasta at the refrigerator door to see if it was done. If it stuck it was time for Kraft Dinner! John was very advanced, perhaps gifted for his time; this was all prior to university!
We attended numerous concerts at MLG via the “Bribe The Doorman With $5” scheme which worked every time. We often spent our quarters playing Pin-Ball at Yonge St. dives and received a first hand appreciation for growing up in Lawrence Park. This was without platform shoes!
We both began our formal tennis teaching careers at Blessed Sacrament and Wanless Park Tennis Clubs which evolved into full time teaching with the Etobicoke Parks and Recreation Department where we often travelled together to the same or different assignments. John is the first person I told “I just met the woman I am going to marry!” after the first group lesson I ever gave Jo. He was supportive in his disbelief.
Our memories remain and will be recalled fondly, often and reassuringly.
We send our utmost sympathies and respect.
The Etobicoke Pellettiers
~ Michael, Jo & Katie Pellettier, Etobicoke, Ontari
