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John P. DiRico, 61, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.
Born on Dec. 7, 1964, in Everett, Mass., he was the beloved son of Alfredo and Giovanna D’Angelo DiRico.
He has been a lifetime resident of Warsaw since 1978. After growing up in Warsaw, he graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1982. On July 3, 1999, John married his sweetheart Elaine Faurote DiRico.
He was employed at Center Motor Sales in Warsaw from 1982-2012. He continued his career in the maintenance department at Miller’s Merry Manor from 2014-2023.
John enjoyed watching action movies, with Star Wars being one of his all-time favorites. John especially looked forward to visiting his nephews and nieces in Warsaw, Columbus, Ind.; Kentucky and New Jersey and his great-nephew, Luca. He was known to be an avid fan of all the Boston pro sports teams.
He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Warsaw Community Church.
John is survived by his loving wife of nearly 27 years, Elaine DiRico, of Warsaw; mother, Giovanna; his brothers, Frank (Donna) DiRico, Fred DiRico; sister, Madeline (Roger) DiRico Burkholder, all of Warsaw; sister-in-law, Valerie (Dirk) Rader, of Columbus, Ind.; brother-in-law, Steve Faurote; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfredo; brother, Patrick DiRico; and sister-in-law, Sherri Lyn DiRico.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the care of John. Friends may join his family for his viewing on Tuesday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Services will be held immediately after at 1 p.m. with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood, Warsaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
To sign guestbook or send condolences, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
