"Depa Family- SO sorry for the loss of John. Randy & I just found out about it. Randy has been at home working because he was exposed to covid at work & got a positive test yesterday. SO unreal & we can't believe it! He was such a neat guy who loved to tease Randy at work & me for marrying Randy at the Christmas parties! Thoughts & PRAYERS for u all as you deal with this. Love, Randy, Michelle, Taylor, & Sky Woods"
In loving memory of
John Anthony Depa
January 4, 1960 - January 15, 2021
John Anthony Depa was born January 4, 1960 and passed away January 15, 2021 at age 61. John was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Omaha South High School in 1978. He attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he played for the mens baseball team. He played outfield and first base, and was instrumental in leading the team to the 1981 conference championship. After graduation, the Omaha World Herald selected him with one of their top draft picks where he put in 15+ years of service in the sales department.
John was the biggest Chicago Cubs fan, and was elated to have seen them win a World Series. He had a love for thrilling roller coasters, horse racing and Nebraska Football (pre Frost era). He loved to bowl (Chops Bowl back-to- back champions), golf and travel, but most of all he enjoyed visiting with family, while enjoying a cold Coors Light.
John was the ultimate family man. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, best friend and Keno writer. He wore each of those hats so proudly. He loved his family unconditionally, and his unexpected passing is a hard one to understand. He was a man of God, and his strong faith had him on the express lane to heaven.
John is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Katherine. He is survived by his wife: Marge (Margo), children: Michael- 35, (Brett- 32), Katie- 28 and Tom- 26; grandson: Carson- 10; siblings: Ray, Mary and Zonia. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and additional extended family.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 4 to 7PM, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church . A rosary will follow at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 10:00 AM, also at church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Tributes
"Depa Family, So sorry to hear about John's passing. I was lucky enough to have known John for many years and have a lot of fond and funny memories of our years attending school and playing baseball together at Omaha South. I will miss our occasional catch up conversations at St. Stan's festival or at Keno, He was a great guy and I will miss him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. -Joe Ksiazek"
"Our deepest sympathies to the Depa family. I didn't get to know John until recently when i would run into him at Creighton games. Also would see him at Keno quite often. Definitely a great guy, very likeable and he loved to talk sports. Also a South High grad like myself. I know the good lord had plans for him and we will pray for him and family. Bob and Kathy Andrlik."
"Marge: Lillian and I send to you our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt condolences. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We realize that John especially is watching over all of you today in love and thanksgiving for all who have been so special and loving to him throughout his life on earth. Jerry and Lillian Smith"
"Marge I am so sorry for Johns passing. I know he loved his family. I will miss arguing with him about everything. Love Chris Brown"
"Marge, I was terribly saddened by the news of Johns passing. His love for you and the kids was unconditional and everybody knew it. I always admired John and his work ethic and although it has been quite some time since we last talked, I know he will be deeply missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him. - Chris Sweeden"