1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
St. James the Less Catholic Church
1652 Oakland Park Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43224
John Anthony Convertine, age 96, passed away November 23, 2016, after a brief illness. He was Born in Columbus, OH, December 14, 1919. John valued his family, friends and fellow man and believed all people should be treated with respect and kindness. He was a member of Riviera Country Club and served his country in World War II as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. He loved all sports, but especially enjoyed golf, which he played into his nineties. John also loved playing bridge with his friends at the Gillie, Whetsone and Blendon Senior Centers and his Monday group at Donatos. Amazingly, he played daily until just before his death. Former proprietor and long-time owner of Ledo's Lounge, just north of the OSU campus, John prided himself on maintaining a positive and safe environment for his patrons. Whether playing golf, bridge, or tending his bar, he most enjoyed interacting with his friends and patrons. John is survived by Virginia (Teatino), his wife of 65 years; sons, Mark and Michael; daughter, Michelle (Patrick) Connor; grandchildren, John, Andrew, Benjamin and Claire Connor; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Vito and Carmella Convertini; brothers, Ernest and Eugene; sisters, Mary Rose and Rosemary Pelecki. Visitation is Sunday, November 27, 2016, from 2-6 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus. Family and friends are asked to meet for his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2016, at St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus. Burial to follow, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne. If so desired, donations may be made to St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.