John Wesley Pinter, 91, of Valley View passed away on March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Renwick), cherished father of John Jr. (Edda), Cheryl (Steve) Sutkaytis, Alan (deceased), Kenric (Teresa), Kendra (Matt) Zusy, Cynthia, and Jason (Tracy). Loving grandfather of Colleen (Nick) Bursic, Alice (Pete) Pinter, Brian, Carly, and Brady Pinter, and Aaron and Taylor Zusy. Beloved great grandfather of Josie and Madison Bursic. Dear uncle of many.
John was born on February 12, 1932, to the late Alice (nee Germ) and John J. Pinter. He graduated from Cuyahoga Heights High School in 1950. After graduation, he enrolled in courses at Fenn College. Later, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY where he met his wife of nearly 65 years.
John raised his family in Upstate New York for many years, but returned to Ohio to become a Defense Contractor for the Federal Government where he worked for over 35 years. He was a member of the Bedford FOE #2122 and the American Legion as well as the Valley View Senior Citizen’s Club.
He was an avid hiker and nature lover who enjoyed going on gambling trips with his wife. He loved being outdoors as much as possible and having cookouts with his family.
John was preceded in death by his son Alan, sister Jean (John) Regetz, granddaughter Lucinda Charlotte, and his parents.
Family will receive friends to celebrate the life of John at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 TURNEY RD., GARFIELD HEIGHTS, 44125 on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 2-6 pm with a service to begin at 5:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Cleveland Metroparks in memory of John Pinter, online at clevelandmetroparks.com/giveonline or mailed to Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144.