John David Dickhoff, 54, of Southport, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 27, 2009.
John Dickhoff was born November 23, 1955, in Long Island, New York, the son of Richard and Mary Packer Dickhoff.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Vieira of the home; mother Mary Dickhoff of Long Island; three sons Matthew Dickhoff of CT, John Dickhoff of CT, Bryan Fries of MD; daughter Breyna Fries of the home; three brothers William Dickhoff and wife Diane of AZ, Raymond Dickhoff and wife Natalie of NY, Michael Dickhoff of NY; Granddaughter Isabelle Fries.
John enjoyed a long, successful career in the insurance business, spending his past 20 working years as president of Connecticut Valley Claims Service Co. Over the course of his career and his life, John treasured the friendship and respect of co-workers and adversaries alike throughout the country.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 11 o’clock at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church with a reception to follow at the home.
Memorial donations can be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 10 Doctors Circle suite 4, Supply, NC 28462. Or to Shy-Drager/MSA Support Group, Inc. P.O. Box 279, Coupland, TX 78615; www.shy-drager.org.
18 Comments
November 29th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Dear Mary and Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.You are in our thoughts and prayer.Mary&Hugh
November 29th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Dear Barbara.
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Bobby and Betsy Sherwood
November 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Dear Barbara and kids, my deepest sympathy is with all of you. I worked with John for 18 years. He was a wonderful man to work with and I saw what a wonderful family man he was. He was a truly good person. I’ll think back to all of his funny stories about growing up or business trips he’d tell at the company luncheons we’d have. He brought all the life and laughter to those luncheons. I feel privileged to have known such a good person.
Best regards,
Lynn
November 29th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Dear Barbara and family,
I worked with John for many years. I know first hand of the major contribution he made to ABB Inc. in resolving Combustion Engineering’s historic asbestos related liabilities. He was highly respected by all who knew him both personally and professionally. I am proud to have been a friend and collegue.
November 29th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I am Johnny Dickhoff’s first cousin, Jeanne. I will forever
remember a wonderful childhood spent with Johnny and his
brothers and my sister, Mary Ann. I know that John and
Sissy will be “cutting up” in heaven to the delight of their
grandparents and my Dad and Uncle. Never forget…because
I know I never will. To the good times! love, Jeanne
November 29th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I was a high school classmate of John. Even as a teenger John displayed honesty, integrity, and kindness to all his peers. I will never forget how he treated me with respect and dignity. My sincerest condolences and sympathy to his family and friends.
November 29th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Dear Barbara and family, I was a friend of John in high school. We had a some nice times together. When I got my first apartment he even painted it for me. He will be truly missed. I will remember how respectful and kind he was. We will all miss him.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Dear Barbara,
I have not had the pleasure of meeting you and the family and for that I have deep regret. Approximately two months ago I began to search for John as I wanted to re-establish contact with him. I called his mother and spoke with her and Ramond. Apparently John and you had just moved from Connecticut to North Carolina. I grew up with John as a family friend, neighbor, school mate and we played sports together. John had exceptional qualities. He was a wonderful person, talented and caring. I could always trust John and came to realize the value of his advise and counsel. I know that you and your family have suffered a great loss. I wish there was something I could say or do to comfort you. I hope that you and your family can find some comfort in your memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you! Sincerely Jay LaFlair and Family
November 30th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Barbara & Family-
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I had the pleasure of working with John for 5 years. John was a good man. I have many fond memories of CVCSC. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope your memories will carry you through this difficult time.
November 30th, 2009 at 6:25 am
Dear Barbara and family,
I worked for John for 11 years and now have the pleasure of working with Jay here in CT. He was one of the gentliest men I ever met and truly enjoyed the 11 years I spent at CVCSC. It was an honor to have known him.
Gail
November 30th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Dear Barbara & Family: I want to express my deepest sympathy and regrets over your loss. I worked with John for many years. He was a great man with a great sense of humor and wit. He will truly be missed.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Dear Barbara and Family,
I worked with John for 18 years at the Travelers and then at CVCSC and he was the best boss anyone could ever ask for. He was a teacher and a friend to all who came in contact with him especially myself. Thinking back, I miss the stories he would tell about his younger years and we would all just laugh. He will truely be missed. I know God is now watching over you and your family during these difficult times. Our prayers are with you always.
Sincerely,
Kathy & Garry Bennett
November 30th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Dear Barbara and Family,
I had the honor and privilege to serve on John’s team of lawyers in Texas. John was universally respected and admired by the community of those involved in asbestos litigation in Texas and throughout the country. His honesty, leadership, and vision was remarkable and unmatched. I am sorry for your loss and what must have been a difficult journey over the past year. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou Summerville
November 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN’S PASSING . WE REMEMBER JOHN FROM RIDGE, LONG ISLAND. HE WAS A CLASSMATE OF OUR DAUGHTER IRENE
WE KNEW RICHARD AND MARY DICKHOFF VERY WELL AS WELL AS RAYMOND….. HE WENT ALL THROUGH SCHOOL WITH OUR SON..
YOUR FAMILY WILL REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS…
SINCERLY….. MR& MRS. JOSEPH RYAN
FORMLY OF RIDGE N.Y. NOW LIVING IN FRISCO TX..
December 1st, 2009 at 6:58 am
Dear Barbara and family,
Jerry and I want to extend our deepest sympathy. It has been a Blessing for us to know John since our teen years. John, being my younger brother Bill’s best friend, always had great stories to tell about their adventures. He made us laugh until we cried. We will always remember him as a gentle fun loving guy whose smile and voice will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Donna and Jerry Neuss
December 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Barbara, you know how I feel. Thank God I Came back to his life in the last year so I Could be with him. I want eveybody to know how wonderful the two of you were together. Take care J.D.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I want to send my most heartfelt condolences to you Barbara and your family on your loss. Although 3 years younger than John, we were in the high school together for a while as there was no middle school or Jr. high back then. My memories of John are still very much etched in my mind. He was all that everyone here says he was but he was also a fun loving and most times very funny guy. Always a smile or a laugh to share with many. He will be missed. I only wish i could have seen more of him over the years. All my best wishes to you and the children.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
John was my supervisor at Travelers Insurance in 1983. It was a pleasure to work for him. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will always be with his family in their hearts.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
He was a wonderful, honest, cheerful, generous, loyal, and always focused friend and colleague. I had the pleasure of being his lawyer for insurance coverage for a number of years and made many trips to CVCS. It was a shock to learn of his passing while trying to figure out why an email bounced. My prayers are with the family.