Born in Mansfield, OH, October 22, 1928, John W. Brindo Jr. had lived in Wildwood, Florida, for the past 15 years. Prior he had lived in Chardon, OH, for 54 years.He died on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, FLMr. Brindo was the owner of the former Fresh Aire Corp.Continue Reading
Born in Mansfield, OH, October 22, 1928, John W. Brindo Jr. had lived in Wildwood, Florida, for the past 15 years. Prior he had lived in Chardon, OH, for 54 years.He died on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, FLMr. Brindo was the owner of the former Fresh Aire Corp. and Air Cleaning Services in Chardon, OH, retiring in 1986 after 23 years. He married his second wife, Janet Irene Lewis, in Wildwood, Florida on May 11, 2006. He had married his first wife, Margaret E. Kuehn, in Chardon, OH, on December 7, 1950. She preceded in death on June 30, 1993. Mr. Brindo “exaggerated” his birth date so he could enter the US Navy during WWII. He was honorably discharged as a Fireman 1st Class. His community activities include,Past Member of the Chardon Volunteer Fire Department for 37 yearsFormer Deputy Sheriff with the Geauga County Sheriff’s OfficeLife member At Large of the VFWPast member of the Elks Lodge in Mt. Dora, FLand a Past member of the Moose Lodge in Leesburg, FLHe was a former Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop #93 in Chardon, OH.A former member of the Geauga County Metropolitan Housing Authority.Mr. Brindo is fondly remembered as the “Ham, Ham, Ham” man, as he attracted Maple Festival goers to the Chardon Fire Department for a ham sandwich and a hot, hot, hot cup of coffee. Many people gathered around his step-ladder when he would announce the Grand Festival Parades from his spot in front of the fire station.He enjoyed organizing the “B&L Tours”, taking family and many friends to fish at his cabin and other fishing camps in Canada.Survivors include his wife, Janet I. Brindo of Wildwood, FL3 Sons, John W. (Nancy) Brindo III of Hiram, OH, Jay (Beth) Brindo of Chardon Twp., OH, and Jan (Becky) Brindo of Claridon Twp., OH6 Grandchildren, Sally (Terry) Finger of Hambden Twp., OH, Jay (Jocelyn) Brindo Jr. of Munson Twp, OH, Micah (Zoi) Brindo of Claridon Twp., OH, Krista Brindo of Chardon, OH, Allison M. Brindo of Claridon Twp., OH and Eric D. Brindo of Willow Lake, North Dakota 3 Great Grandchildren, Terry Finger Jr., Shea Finger and Lexi Brindo1 Sister: Eileen (Hal) Stafford of Chardon Twp., OHPreceeding him in death are his parents: John W. and Ruth M. (Nee: Coats) Brindo Sr. and1st Wife: Margaret Brindo
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