"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim.4:7
Details on memorial service will be forthcoming. Thank you for all of your continued prayers.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
John Andrew Spiro: September 6, 1954- January 16, 2011
Around 9:00 am this morning, John Spiro went to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his family. Those who have known John, can attest to the fact that he lived well, died well, and has now heard, "Well done good and faithful servant."
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim.4:7
Details on memorial service will be forthcoming. Thank you for all of your continued prayers.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim.4:7
Details on memorial service will be forthcoming. Thank you for all of your continued prayers.
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My deepest condolences to you all. I know you rejoice that John now sees his Savior face to face, but I am praying for the Lord's comfort to you in your loss.
ReplyDeleteWith much love,
Carolyn
My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
ReplyDeleteMay you be comforted by all the great memories you have.
Love, Barbara Anderson
I believe the Lord woke me up around 5:45 here in California to tell me Johnny was with him. My heart grieves with you and rejoices with John.
ReplyDeleteMay you be comforted as you have served so faithfully, sacrifically, and well.
Much love,
Susan Perdue
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteAlthough we were awaiting this, reading this still took my breath away. How deeply comforting to know that your husband, father, and my friend is now being dazzled by the beauty and glory of Christ. You are dear to our family, and our hearts grieve with you and trust with you.
With much love,
Jeff
Kathy, Carrie and I grieve with you at the loss of John's life and fellowship with you here on Earth, and yet we rejoice with you that he is no longer suffering,and he is worshiping at the feet of his Savior. He will be very missed by so many, and I pray that God's Spirit comfort you and constantly reveal His presence to you so that you are reminded that you are not alone, even as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death....
ReplyDeleteJeffrey Benson
We grieve with you for John's passing. We rejoice that he is now with his Savior and free from every care and distress --- " ... every tear wiped away ...".
ReplyDeleteDarrell and Helen Mordente
I woke up suddenly at 8:45 am Eastern time thinking that I could hear Johnny laughing really loud about something. But what is funny is that Johnny made me laugh so hard out loud all the time and I don't really have a clear memory of even how his laugh sounded. All I can imagine is that he now has reason to smile and laugh and rejoice.
ReplyDeleteKathy, Amanda, Joe and Gabe,
ReplyDeleteJesus knew grief for the loss of someone close and was greatly troubled in spirt by the grief felt by those near him as John 11 says:
32Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34And he said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." 35 Jesus wept. 36So the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" 37But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?"
38Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days." 40Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?" 41So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me." 43When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out." 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
Be assured Jesus knows and is with you in your grief even though he has spoken the words already "unbind him, and let him go." to those John is with now.
With much love,
Bill Hennessey
Toby and I are grieving with you. We rejoice that John is now where there is no pain or suffering or physical limitations, but know how deeply and sorely his loss is grieved over. May God grant you great peace and solace today and in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteKathy, I am so sorry for your family's loss of their beloved husband and father. My heart grieves with you, but rejoices that John is with the Father. I pray for the peace that passes all understanding to watch over and comfort you during this time. My love to you and your family.
ReplyDeletePam Wasilewski Patton
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWhen one part of the body suffers the whole body suffers! Know that you and your family are in our prayers. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and wrap his arms around you in this time of loss.
Love you,
Lisa & Steve Cassarino, NJ
Kathy, Gabe, Joe, and Amanda,
ReplyDeleteWe are grieving with you. We are praying that you know the comfort of God and His people. John was a great gift to many and it is good to know he is now in the presence of the God he loved so much and lived for so richly.
Love,
Pat and Charlotte Ennis
Kathy, we have so many fond memories of serving, hanging out, and laughing with you and John, and especially thank God for the brief time we were able to spend with you this past week. Both of you have been an inspiring example of faith, hope, and joy during this incredibly different season, evidencing a confident trust in our faithful and sovereign Father. Thank you for living a life worthy of the Gospel. We're so glad that John's pain is over and that he is seeing the Savior he loved so much. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBob & Julie
Dear Spiros,
ReplyDeleteWe can picture John right now playing his guitar again for the Lord Jesus, delighting all of heaven with his talent and joy.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that we are here for you always, and we are praying constantly for you.
Amanda, we want you to know that when you gave your life to Christ, you also gave your Dad the finest gift he could ever have received, and your devotion and loving care for your father has been truly awe-inspiring!
Gabe, Joe and Amanda, I'm sure you all know just how blessed you were to have such a wonderful father. He loved you all so very dearly, and he was so proud of you all.
Kathy, you have been such a shining and inspirational example as both a wife and a mother, and your family is truly blessed by all that you do. John loved you with such a deep and abiding love, and we know that one day you will be with him again where there will be no more tears or sorrow.
We love you all very, very much. You are an amazing family!
May our lord Jesus Christ bless you all, always and forever.
With much love,
The Riordans
Grieving and rejoicing. Praying for you guys and jealous of what Johnny's experiencing now. Love you guys.
ReplyDeletePraying for you dear Kathy and family. I just read a portion of a letter written by a Welsh Protestant preacher, Christopher Love, to his wife prior to his death. I imagine John penning these words!!
ReplyDelete"My most gracious beloved,
I am now going from a prison to a palace!
I have finished my work. I am now to receive
my wages. I am going to heaven! Rejoice in my
joy. The joy of the Lord is my strength. O, let it
be yours also!"
Love you, Gisele
Kathy and kids, we grieve your loss. We pray for you to rest in the comfort of the Lord. John was a great brother in Christ. We are consoled knowning we will meet again to worship for eternity at the foot of the throne of our Lord.
ReplyDeleteRussell & Joyce Haak
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ReplyDeleteI will be praying that the God of all comfort will be with you to comfort you during this sad time. I called Roger yesterday to remember some of our fun times jamming with Johnny. Rog reminded me that Johnny was in pain, and now no more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to read these many comments reminding us that Johnny is with our Savior. The hope that is communicated through these many examples of God's grace is truly amazing.
May the grace of Jesus be with you.
Mr. Spitz, Mari, + Mateo
Praying for you all. I loved my interactions with John over the years, especially as it relates to music. He was a wonderful encouragement to use my musical gifts for God's glory, and it fills my heart with joy to imagine John being able to do this with his Savior in sight.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your incredible faith during this. Although we haven't been involved, from a distance, your care for other people (including us) and your obvious hope in the midst of suffering is an amazing display of the reality that our God is real.
i will continue to pray, especially that God wonderfully provides for all your needs.
Jordan Kauflin
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI am so very, very sorry to have just heard the news yesterday regarding John. My heart grieves for you and your family. That man changed my life! He revolutionized the way I played my instrument with regards to other members of a band and I watched him often as he interacted with others. He was a great friend and mentor and a wonderfaul example of a godly man.
May God bless you abundantly and meet every need of your's and your family.
Paul J. Repak
Plano, Texas