John F. Bird

"Big" John F. Bird, 67, was taken by the Lord suddenly on December 24, 2009. He was a very avid fisherman, hunter, wood carver and lately flew model airplanes. He loved his hobbies as well as his dog Molly. Preceded in death by his parents Roy and Florence Bird; John is survived by his most loving wife Margaret R. (God's Angel); his brother Joe (Mary) Bird; his sisters Tari (Bob) Scharff and Denise (Vic) Capozzi; sister-in-law Carol (Frank) Somodi; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that he cherished so much, including special friends from Corsairs and Steinly's and the "Slovenian Princess." He was a stranger to no one. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Akron. Rev. Ralph Thomas celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling Hours Monday from 6-9 PM at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church in Akron, St. Augustine Catholic Church in Barberton or the Charity of One's Choice.