Obituary: Julian, John A.
Born in Spokane, WA on September 22, 1924 to parents Carmen Guillani and Esther Trociani both from Novelli L’Aquila, Abruzzi, Italy.
Carmen Guillani’s name was changed to Carmen Julian upon entering the United States.
John attended St. Ann Grade School and graduated from Gonzaga Prep.
When John graduated from high school he received his induction notice and served in the Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1945.
John was sent to 3rd Strategic Air Depot, AAF 505 8th Air Force, Watton, England; after nine months he was transferred to 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, Hardwick, England.
John repaired war damaged planes, B24, 461st Sub Depot( sheet metal)battle damage repair and modifications.
John married Gloria Scioly in November 1949, she was a Marycliff High school graduate.
He went to work for U.S. Macaroni Company in 1949, retired in 1989.
Upon retiring, John and Gloria enjoyed travelling and working on home improvement projects together.
They went to Europe as well as trips in their motor home.
Gloria passed away in 1994.
John is survived by his children John and Phyllis, grandchildren, Michael, Rich, Dana and Krista, great-grandchildren, Roman, Issiah and Issiac.
John enjoyed 20 years of companionship with his close special friend Elda Close.
Special thanks to the following caregivers and organizations for their compassion, patience and friendship for John: Linda Pines and Katherine Justus, independent care givers; the Bungalow house staff at The Guardian Angel Homes in Liberty Lake; Hospice of Spokane, Nurse Angie Henderson, and social worker Carlahn Gayda.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Spokane would be greatly appreciated.
Viewing will be Thursday, April 9th, 3 PM to 7 PM at Hennessy Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA.
A Funeral Mass service will be held on Friday, April 10th, 11 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Spokane Valley, WA.
To view John’s online memorial, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.