John Richard Citrone, age 81, of Medina, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2024. He was born to the late Albert and Jennie (Kaifish) Citrone on June 8, 1942, in Carmichaels, Penn. John was a retired diesel instructor at Universal Technical Institute and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Mesa, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Medina, Ohio.
John loved all things cars, classic cars, going to car shows, fixing cars, and helping others fix their cars. He had recently started baking, perfecting his Italian bread recipe. He loved sharing homemade bread with everyone. Spending time with family was very important to him, especially travelling with them in the R.V. to state and national parks and the Presidential Libraries. He also enjoyed golfing and hanging out with the guys.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marlene (nee Minello) Citrone; his loving children, Steven Citrone and Jeanine Peel (Fred); his cherished grandchildren, Danielle Citrone, Dustin Citrone, and Caitlyn Fanning (Matt); his dear great granddaughter, Lily Sapp; along with a host of colleagues and collected friends. He was preceded by his sister, Carol Ann Koch.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, located at 765 N. Court St., Medina, Ohio 44256. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, located at 606 E. Washington St., Medina, Ohio 44256. He will be laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Medina, Ohio.
