John Richard Roscetti, 67 of Carlinville, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at home with family by his side. John was born on May 26, 1954, to John and Lora (DeVries) Roscetti in Springfield.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in agriculture. On May 14, 1988, he married Jerilyn Scharfenberg in Owensboro, KY. He and Jerilyn would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary this month.
John worked as an engineer for the State of Illinois. He was happiest when outdoors. John enjoyed bicycling, hiking, camping, fly fishing, archery, and his daily walk with his dog, Thor.
John is survived by his wife, Jerilyn Roscetti of Carlinville; mother, Lora Roscetti of Springfield; bonus daughter, Melanie (Matthew) Dunn of Carlinville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Jan) Roscetti of WI; sister, Suzanna Rose of AZ; brother, Greg (Barbel) Roscetti of VA; brother, Tom Roscetti of MO; as well as his nephews, Daniel and Eric Roscetti.
John was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Lori Roscetti.
Honoring John’s wishes, no services will be held. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Brain Tumor Association.