John Patrick Clune
February 29, 1940 - September 01, 2013
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John Patrick Clune
February 29, 1940 - September 01, 2013
Obituary
John Patrick Clune, Jr., age 73, a resident of Lake Forest, CA, born on February 29, 1940 in Gary, Indiana, died suddenly at home on September 1, 2013 of heart disease. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cindy Clune, son John Patrick Clune III, daughter Erin Lord (Joey Lord), three grandchildren Shannon Clune, Kaylin Lord and Ryan Lord, mother Eleanor Clune of Bradenton, FL, sisters Eleanor Clune and Mary Kay Clune, brothers Terry Clune, Tom Clune and Jim Clune and many friends. John built his life around his family and friends and he will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, CA. A private family memorial will also be held at a later date in Bradenton, FL for the entire Clune family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in John’s memory.
27 responses to John Patrick Clune
Cindy and Bob Zamora says:
September 5, 2013
I remember moving into our house on Las Tunas and Cindy and John being the first people to welcome us. I loved their mid-western values and how once you met them, you were family. We lost touch over the years, but the memories of our children playing together, neighborhood parties, and the comfort of knowing you could count on the Clunes for anything, will always have a special place in my heart. John was a really good man, and that is all we can ask of anyone.
Janet Moreno says:
September 5, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with John for the past year. I will miss his incredible sense of humor and sarcasm… You had us rolling when you told us stories about being in the Marines and shuttling. You were a perfectionist, a hard worker, caring and very witty. You will be missed… Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.
Jim Brech says:
September 5, 2013
John was my friend and work associate; the place is not the same without his gentle, kind, and always helpful presence. I miss the daily chats. Though our paths crossed only a year ago, he was to me an old friend. His absence is a very large void. God speed, my friend. Jim Brech (shuttle Jim)
Kelly Hunt says:
September 5, 2013
I worked with John for about 2 years. We became close, we used to laugh together all the time. We shared a lot of inside jokes. One of the things we shared was his, “where in Irvine” line. Customers would sign up for the shuttle and put that they were going to Irvine. And as we all know, Irvine is a big city. His response with a priceless expression would always be, “where in Irvine”?! And it was a funny thing that myself and the rest of the wonderful gals we all worked with shared with each other. John always had great stories to tell about his Marine days, and his food service days. He would sometimes drive me across the street to Mr. Pickles, my favorite local sandwich shop so I wouldn’t have to j-walk. He would also feed me some of his Atkins bars sometimes. He always had them on hand. We laughed a lot, and I really enjoyed John and I will miss laughing with him so much.
Laura Nyhuis says:
September 5, 2013
Cindy and Family,
There just are not words to ease the pain. John will be so missed. Friday night dinners will never be the same now. God bless all of you.
Jay and Laura