May 15, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 81 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JOHN K. VADAS

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I was saddened to learn of the passing of 
Mr. John K. Vadas, age 69, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 
7, 2019.
  John's son Matt is one of my longest serving staff members. I very 
much depend on him to help me fulfill my duties and I am very proud of 
his service.
  John was born on January 19, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to John and 
Margaret. He was a 1968 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in 
Warren. I too am a graduate of JFK.
  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972, 
where he was the radar operator on the USS Wasp. Upon his honorable 
discharge, John took a position working for Packard Electric. He 
retired from Delphi in 2001.
  On April 11, 1970, John married the former Sandra Allen.
  John loved the outdoors and found peace in the woods by carving out 
time to go hunting and camping. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland 
Indians and NASCAR, cheering on driver Kevin Harvick. He stayed in 
touch with his shipmates as a member of the USS Wasp Association. Most 
importantly, John was a patriot who loved his family and was a devoted 
husband and father.
  After 49 years of marriage, John is survived by his wife Sandra, and 
also survived by his sons, (Jon) Kristopher, Jason and Matthew Vadas; 
his brother, Michael (Judy) Vadas; as well as many other relatives and 
friends.
  He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Vadas; his parents; and 
his brother, William Poppal.
  I extend my deepest sympathies to Matt and all the family and friends 
whose lives were blessed by John Vadas.

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