John Samuel Flaminio

November 22, 1938 - December 14, 2020

John Samuel Flaminio, 82, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born in Worcester, MA on November 22, 1938, and was the son of Lenora (Popillo) and Pasquale Flaminio. John graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg, MA, in 1957 and following high school, served honorably in the Marines. John graduated from Western Michigan University in 1967, with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters Degree in Physical Education. After graduation, he taught and coached at the elementary, secondary and collegiate levels in Toledo and Michigan. John spent 18 years in sales in the plastic industry. He was a member of Western Michigan University’s NCAA Cross Country championship teams in 1964 and 1965. In 2012 John was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame, Grand Rapids, MI. While coaching at Aquinas, his teams were very successful. They won Aquinas’ first state championship. After leaving Aquinas, John became head cross country and track coach at the University of Toledo, where he coached from 1973-80. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Valeri) Flaminio; his children, Susan Flaminio and Tony (Michelle); grandsons, Anthony, Michael (Amanda), and Nicholas Flaminio. John is also survived by his sister, Rose Cathcart; brother, Michael Flaminio and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Due to COVID-19, a private funeral mass was celebrated at St. Clement Catholic church. To view the video of John's funeral service, click here. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, in John’s memory, may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Ansberg-West Funeral Directors, (419) 472-7633.