John Victor Chantos
August 6, 1941 ~ July 3, 2020
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
John Chantos of Acworth, Georgia, Born August 6, 1941 in Fairmont, MN passed away on July 3, 2020 after a courageous 30 year battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by his wife Carol of 53 years, his sons and daughter and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Carol, sister Christine Ahlstrom (Charles), son Anthony (Dolores), daughter Vannessa Dobey, Debbie Vonderohe (Mark) and son Scott, grandchildren Rachel, Kevin, Zachary and Anne, and his precious great granddaughters, Ava and Nora. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Mae(Sorenson) and father Thomas John and brothers Thomas and James. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A memorial will be held in Chicago at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to either St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Boys Town.
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John was a true friend indeed! With a heart of gold ! We’ve have so many wonderful memories of John In our 25 year friendship ! From the Danville Vikings Marching Band , to trips taken together to our many visits together in Georgia and Illinois . He and Bob loved sitting and smoking their cigars and having a beer or two while Carol and I did what we do best…,SHOP!! We will surely miss your smile , your laugh and your awesome scrambled eggs! Hey…I have a joke for you !! Rest in peace dear friend and someday we will all meet again ❤️🙏
There are so many memories I have of John. Our jokes, our tricks, our stunts. But most of all the laughs, the love, and the fun. From this day on, every time someone tells me a joke, I will hear him in my ear with the punch line. Rest my friend and someday we will all be together again and start the fun all over. Love, Dardee
John was an unforgettable guy! He had a great smile and a beautiful soul. He is going to be missed but his legacy lives on in his beautiful family. Godspeed John until we meet again ❤️
To the Chantos family I was so saddened to hear of Johns passing. He was such a kind man with a great sense of humor. He is on a Harley in the clouds.
Oh John we go back over 40 years from stealing my daughter out of the living room to being retired and going on many happy adventures. The 3 of us were a team and you where not suppose to leave us 💔 and break up this team. We where still talking about another trip to go out West after this pandemic but you had other plans. Now as the 2 of us continue here on earth you’ll be with us in Spirit Forever. Rest Easy My Dear Friend.
Dad, I am so sad that you aren’t with us any longer. You were the best daddy a girl could have… strong, kind and supportive. And I have so many fun, crazy memories as a kid and even more as an adult. My kids are so lucky to have had so many years with you to create their own memories too… and then there are the great granddaughters! Ava will always know how to play hide and seek because of you! And she’s been practicing Fuzzy Wuzzy 😀! She wanted to know if you had your cell phone with you so we could call! I wish! I thank you for all your love you gave me. You are the best!❤️❤️❤️ Love, Debbie
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
John, we will never stop missing you and are so thankful for our Florida vacation with you and Carol. We have so many lasting memories of that trip that help keep your spirit alive in all of us. You are loved by so many and will never be forgotten. Love, Your Ahlstrom Family Christine, Charles, Pam and David.
Frankly, I have been at a total loss for words and I have been debating whether or not I want to post anything on my social media about this because I’d rather keep my personal life private. But I would be remiss, not saying anything about this. My grandfather unexpectedly passed a few days ago and honestly I am heartbroken. I am riddled with guilt and sadness with his passing. . If nothing else, this is a lesson. A lesson to reach out more to your family; a lesson to keep those who have formed you close to you; a lesson to make that trip to see your loved ones, even if it means giving up a few days of work. . My grandfather was a total badass. The man that showed me bikes (motorcycles) were not only safe so long as your smart but fun as all hell. The man that had the BEST stories of all time! Did you know that my grandfather walked uphill BOTH ways to school IN THE SNOW in Minnesota? . The man who HILARIOUSLY took a hair dryer and pretended to catch people speeding in his neighborhood; just to keep speeders in check. The man that worked his a** off his whole life to support his family. The man that listened with intent and called it like it is. The man that loved my father, loved his wife, loved my mother and loved me. My grandpa John and my Grandma Carol have always been the cool grandparents in my family, not just because they were bada** Harley riders but because they listened, loved and laughed their butts off. My Grandpa and Grandma Chantos are one of the few perfect examples of love. . Grandpa John, I love you. I am sorry I didn’t see you as soon as I should have and THANK YOU for not only being the coolest, but the nucleus of an extended family that I am so proud to be a part of. -Anne Chantos
People” Missing My Friend John V. Chantos. We have traveled many miles on our Harley’s. John is like a Brother to me. Left too soon ,but God needed him I am left with many Happy memories. We always had a Great time where ever we went. I met John while working at Leisure Time Coach in Carterville Georgia . Once again we put many miles on the road traveling the country as a team driving the TOUR busses. We even stayed a month in Texas helping move people with the Hurricane that hit Houston Texas. He was always laughing no matter what type of situation we had gotten into. Like I said we were a Team. like Frick and Frack”. Now I miss hearing his voice saying ” Hey Little Buddy”. Thank you Lord for letting John and I become Best of Friends. John you are Dearly missed by myself and your Family. Thank you Buddy for taking care of me on the many miles we traveled and us having the best of times. Life is Better knowing that we had the Best of times with Our Friendship. God Bless you Brother” and now you are at Peace…”Amen”