John P. Pace, 71, of Littleton passed away on November 16, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1949 in Queens, NY to Irene Pace. John graduated from Thomas A Edison High School in 1967. John is survived by his children John Pace (Brandi) and Julie Cundiff (Michael), his four grandchildren Kelsi, Jack, DJ, and Jacob and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Judy Pace, and his mother Irene Griffin.
John worked at Martin Marietta as an Industrial Engineer for over 25yrs before he retired. He did this while only having a high school degree. John was an amazing athlete and had a passion for sports. He grew up playing baseball and at the age of 18 was drafted by the New York Yankees. Instead of joining the Yankees, John chose to marry and start a life with his beautiful wife, Judy. They were together for over 50 yrs. before she passed away in 2018. They are now together again for all eternity. He was truly an amazing man, father, son, and papa who will be truly missed.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Chapel at Eliis Family Funeral Home in Littleton, CO., 13436 W. Arbor Pl.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for people to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Parkinson Foundation.
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13436 West Arbor Place
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