Virginia Beach ~ John M. Derkits, 69, passed away June 27, 2021 in Virginia Beach. John was born March 26, 1952 in Pennsylvania to the late Gustav and Elizabeth Derkits.
Throughout John’s life he was an avid reader. He enjoyed reading history novels, traveling, learning about other cultures, and visiting museums while traveling abroad.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Leilani; brothers; Gus (Conchita) and Tom (Joanne); sisters: Cathy (Jack), Lisa (Gary), Marie, Annie, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A visitation will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church located at 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at Yukai Buffet located at 1952 Laskin Road Unit 511, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting vacremationsociety.com.