The details of John's memorial service are as follows:
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Covenant Life Church
7501 Muncaster Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
9:15-9:45 Private Family Viewing
9:45-10:45 Viewing (the family won't be present for this viewing)
11:00 Funeral
* A sign language interpreter will be provided.
Reception immediately following in the church lobby.
If you are interested in helping with the food for the reception, please go to:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/spiro
If you would like to help the Spiro family financially, in lieu of flowers, a link has been set up to do so:
http://www.spirofightclub.blogspot.com/
Condolences for the Spiro family may be sent to:
9812 Meadowcroft Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
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Heaven in His Eyes
ReplyDeleteI looked at my friend and saw heaven in his eyes
To me this came as no great surprise
He had learned to live with the Savior’s song in his heart
His previous life, a brand new start
The music he played was silenced and replaced with
Shallow breaths and labored sighs
His spirit grew stronger as his body died
I looked at him and saw heaven in his eyes
They say a man reaps what he sows
From grace to grace he grows and grows
Til at the end after all goodbyes
We look at him and see heaven in his eyes
Now he is gone but we know where
The Father’s arms of loving care
At last! At last! His soul replies
He sees heaven in his Father’s eyes
Steve Z, a friend
So long my friend see ya soon.
When I first came to the faith, and first arrived at the Spiro's doorstep for my first care group, it was John that answered the door. I was the nervous, clueless, non-believer. John answered the door and he immediately was welcoming, friendly, humble, unassuming and right off the bat, hysterical. From that first encounter, I would learn over the years that John's humble and humorous nature was born of his faith, his love for his family, and his love of music, especially when worshiping our Lord and Savior. John's passing is a reminder to me, and pray many, that it is how we walk through this world and how we work to encourage others to know, accept, love and follow Jesus is more significant than anything else we might "achieve". Thank you John for modeling what a true Christian man and father can be by living a life that is, despite all the challenges and struggles, truly pleasing to our Lord. With prayers of comfort and love for Kathy, Joe, Gabe, and Amanda.
ReplyDelete-Robert Wright and family
Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
Dear Spiros,
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful service for a wonderful man. We are so honored to have known John, and we will carry him in our hearts always.
We love you all, and we are here to serve you in any way we can.
May God bless you all,
The Riordan Family