John Anthony Cairo

John Anthony Cairo passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8th, 2022.  He was born on January 28, 1979 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Michael and Carol (Presterl) Cairo.  He was the youngest of six children.  John attended local schools and graduated from Tremper High School in 1997.  He then earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2001.  John was employed at Abbott Laboratories as a Senior Manufacturing Specialist since 2001.

John was the loving husband of Iris Sanchez since 2005.  They recently celebrated their seventeenth anniversary.  He was dog parent to Fredo.  John and Iris enjoyed traveling and visited many different places.  He enjoyed reading about history and going for bike rides.

John grew up playing bocci on his grandfather’s bocci court.  He was a member of the Lone Oak Bocci Club and a former bocci commissioner of the Italian American Club.  He enjoyed playing bocci with his brothers and cousins during the summers and at the annual sibling dinner and bocci gathering.

John is survived by his wife Iris of Waukegan, IL.  He is also survived by his sister Rose (Tim) Monfeli of Wind Point, his brothers Michael (Kelli), Timothy (Lori), Thomas, and Daniel (Peggy), all of Kenosha.  He is further survived by his mother-in-law Emma of Chicago, his father-in law Cristino (Nery) of Puerto Rico, his sister-in-law Vanessa (Horacio) Terron of Texas, and his brother-in-law Raphael Sanchez of Massachusetts. 

He is further survived by his nieces and nephews, August, Nicholas, and Matthew Monfeli, Adam, Sean, and Ty Cairo, Timothy Jr. (Amanda), Gina, and Sabrina Cairo, Christopher Wickline-Cairo, Jacob and Nathalie Cairo, Leonardo, David, and Veronica Terron.  He is also survived by his great-nephew Gavin Cairo and his great-niece Evelyn Cairo.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank the Waukegan Police Department and the Racine County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in coming to John’s aid in his time of need.

The visitation for John will be held Thursday, October 13, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7307 40th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m.  A private burial will take place immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations

Stephen P. Casey, Owner and Funeral Director

(262) 653-0667

www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com

Thoughts for John Anthony Cairo;

  • Please accept my deepest condolences for this great loss. I will keep warm thoughts of love and sympathy close to my heart for everyone that knew and cared for John.

  • Veronica, Quisiera encontrar las palabras correctas para decirte,deseo q Dios te siga fortaleciendo en todo momento ,te brinde paz y tranquilidad, q Dios te arrope cn su Manto Sagrado y Preciosisima sangre.
    Estas en mis oraciones
    Mrs,Nilsa Navarro
    Vanessa “s Ex Co Worker from Querubi

  • Saludos cariñosos y mi más profundas y sinceras condolencias para ti Iris, Vane y para la familias Cairo y Sanchez. Te envío todo mi cariño, toda fuerza y fortaleza por esa Fe tan grande en Dios Misericordioso. Estoy orando mucho por ti y por por todos para que el Amor y Protección de Dios les acompañe y les reconforte en todo momento y reciban el consuelo en esta pérdida tan lamentable. Estoy con ustedes y recuerda que estoy a la distancia de una llamada…Bendiciones para ti Iris, a ti Vanessa y demás miembros de ambas familias. Un abrazo fuerte! Descanse en Paz John Anthony Cairo 😔

  • Mayra Lebron Lopez says:

    Vero, my deepest condolences to you and John’s family. I’m keeping you and them on my thoughts and prayers. Pls know that God is with you and the family at this moment.

    I hope you can find some comfort and strength in knowing your friends and family are there for you in this truly difficult time.

    Love, Mayra

  • Miglyn Nahyll says:

    Titi Vero,

    My deepest condolences to you and John’s family. My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow following the loss of John. I would like to wish you comfort during this difficult time. I have all of you on my thoughts and prayers.

    Wishing you peace, un abrazo!
    Miglyn

  • Madeline Zamot says:

    Verónica we are so sorry for your loss, you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers, receive our deepest condolences and bless . We know that ours grandsons David and Leonardo and our granddaughter Vero loved him so much , RIP John Anthony Cairo, and for you Iris all our love , God have you in his arm so you can be strong in this difficult moment, Madeline and Miguelito

  • Vero,

    Our sincerest condolences for you at this time. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Sincerely,
    Betsy and family

  • My deepest condolences to all the family at this difficult time. I will always remember John being a very nice guy and a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • I am so sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I have seen Mike. I knew him as bright colleague who I enjoyed working with and depended on his judgement in getting difficult work completed. My prayers are for his family and friends and will be heartfelt and enduring.

  • Sending Our deepest sympathy for your loss praying for strength to you and family. Myron, Trey, Myron Jr, Carrie, Mari, Eloise

  • Marcy (Cayo) Hufendick says:

    Mike – Sending much love and prayers to you and your family with the loss of your brother. I pray, that through the grieving and healing process, in time, loving memories will bring you peace and comfort.

  • Vero,
    We are so sad for your loss. We pray God gives you and the family comfort during this difficult time and may God’s grace shield you. You’re in our thoughts and prayers!
    We love you! Febe & Jorge Santos

  • Vero,
    We are so sad for your loss. We pray God gives you and the family comfort during this difficult time and may God’s grace protect you. You’re in our thoughts and prayers!
    We love you! Febe & Jorge Santos

  • It was so sad to hear this news. John was such a caring, kind and humble gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all!

  • Atty. Annalyn Sherry F. Hibo-Gamboa says:

    So sorry to hear this tragic news. John was a very nice guy and fun to be with. My sincerest sympathy to Iris. I am here for you on this very difficult time praying that God will give you the strength to overcome this. Requiescat in pace John.

  • Juanita valadez says:

    Iris, Acabo de entérame de Esta triste noticia, mi mas sentido pésame, a ti y la familia de John. Lamento tu pérdida. Un abrazo amiga. Que descanse en paz.
    Trabajamos juntos in Ap8

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