John Patrick “JP” Kittle of Shorewood, IL passed away November 3, 2024 at Empath Hospice in Tampa, FL. John was born on April 13, 1961 to Richard and Marilyn Kittle. He was raised in Joliet, attending St. Mary Magdalene Grade School, Joliet East High School, Pensacola Junior College and Illinois State University. John was very proud of his Joliet roots, especially his high school years at Joliet East, class of 1979. He was involved in football, basketball and active in the arts. Along with being voted Mr. Friendly, John was known for being the King in the high school production of the King & I. He also had parts in Hello Dolly, The Diary of Anne Frank, Finian's Rainbow and later played Kenickie in Grease at Lewis University. John had a beautiful voice, performing with KoLage in Europe and playing his guitar for his family and friends. In addition to his love of performing, John was a sportsman, being a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association for 25 years. He enjoyed biking, snowmobiling, water skiing and boating. His most treasured moments were those spent with family and friends at his cabin on the Kankakee River. Watching wildlife, catching sunsets on his Boston Whaler and tending to his lawn were some of his happiest times.
John grew up working with his dad in the family auto repair shop. John owned a parts store, worked at NAPA and US Autoforce, and owned and operated a residential irrigation company.
John is survived by his wife, Amy, who he married May 7, 2009. He is also survived by his sister Sandy (Norm) Hollister of Shorewood, nephews Rick (Teri) Hollister, Rob (Chelsea) Hollister, nieces Jenny (Ric) Sedlak , Laura (Ashley) Baldwin and their families, his mother-in-law Beverly Luck of Coal City, brother-in-law Peter Luck, sister-in-law JoLynn (Kevin) Stifter and their families. He also leaves behind many lifelong cherished friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Rick Kittle.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s honor can be made to the Amateur Trapshooting Association, AIM Program, 1105 East Broadway, Sparta, IL 62286. The AIM Program supports youth in the sport of trapshooting.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday December 14th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Tezak’s Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60446 with a Memorial Service scheduled to begin at 4:15 pm. An inurnment committal service will be held privately by the family at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 23060 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
1:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Tezak’s Home to Celebrate Life
4:15 Memorial Service
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