John, age 84 of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home after a brave fight with lung and throat cancer, on December 12.  Preceded in death by mother Eleanora and daughter Susan. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Pat (Acker); children Cheryle Burbank; Michelle (Josh) Apman; and DeAnna Burbank; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law and a nephew.
John was born in Rochester in 1933; joined the Army and served during the Korean war. He moved to the cities in the 50's to live and work as a postman for 13 1/2 years. Owned and founded ANGELOS' pizza for 46 years. Lifetime member of the VFW post #295 and faithful Rotary member.

Visitation at JPFH on Monday night Dec 18 from 4-7:30pm with a short prayer service to follow visitation. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery Tuesday Dec 19 at 11am. Assembly area #5

A very special thanks to the Health East Hospice for their care of John. Also to the "500" friends card club; his church family; "adopted" son Jason (LeAnne) Krech; caregiver Jean Ritter and the many faithful customers to ANGELO'S.

OUR FAMILY IS TRULY BLESSED