John J. Mazzorana, 75, died May 27, 2018, in New Lenox. He was born May 14, 1943, in Chicago. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Elsie Mazzorana, and his wife, Claudia.

John is survived by his loving children, Vicki Mazzorana, Michelle Stokes (Roy), Katherine Wilson, Jason Mazzorana (Angie) and Anthony Mazzorana; his beloved grandchildren, Jacob Wilson, Madeline Wilson and Gianna Mazzorana; his brother, Dennis Mazzorana (Therese); his caring companion of many years, Sandy Meinke; and her daughter, Amanda Wrobel; as well as many nephews and nieces.

John was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School, received a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University, and a law degree from DePaul University Law School. He was a practicing attorney in south Cook County and Will County for 50 years. He loved the practice of law and the people he represented.

Although born and raised in Chicago, John and his family moved in 1976 to Mokena, where he raised his five children. John devoted himself to the Village of Mokena and its residents for more than 30 years. He was elected to the Mokena Park District Board of Commissioners in 1987 and served as the board president until 1993. He was elected to the Mokena Village Board of Trustees in 1993 and was reelected for five consecutive terms until his retirement in 2018. 

John was also active in the Mokena Area Historical Society, the Mokena Chamber of Commerce, and many other organizations. For many years, John served as the voice of Mokena’s annual July 4 parade.