More than my first cousin, John, I’ve thought of you as my adopted brother - having played together since five years of age. You were always good to people throughout your life. We are proud of you for your good character and for fighting in Viet Nam. You will always be in our hearts.
Johnny fanned the flames of golf passion for both myself and my wife, Kate. He got us involved with the Hackers couples league at Sunken Gardens in Sunnyvale. He got me personally involved with his men's club group at Tularcitos (now Summitpointe). We golfed at Pine Mountain with friends and family. He was our golf mentor, guru and best buddy.
John was an amazing person, so full of life, smart and funny. John and Paulette treated me truly like family and I will never forget the dinners we shared. John taught me to play golf and and to enjoy life. When I left California in 1986, I lost track of one of my favorite couples, Its hard to explain how a simple evening with these two was so much fun, even when we just sat and talked.
