John Paul Waling

August 8, 1963 - January 22, 2021

Waling, John P. Jan 22, 2021 Age 57. Loving husband of Joy of 10 years. Dear father of Emma Waling, Alexandria (Joseph) Pilchowski and Ted Traskos. Grandfather of Claire, Luke and Aliana Pilchowski, Leila and Wyatt Traskos. Son of Lorraine Waling and the late Victor. Brother of Kathy (Jack) Fein, Pat (Gerry) Rogers, Keith (Michelle) Waling and Karen (Jeff) Long. Uncle of Jason (Stephanie) Rogers, Michael Briguglio, Matthew Long, Annelise Waling and the late Clayton Rogers. John was born in Wayne, MI on August 8, 1963. He was a Special Education Teacher at Webster School, enjoyed listening to the rock band Queen, and has played bass guitar in bands since he was 17. John also enjoyed camping and mostly spending time with his family. Visitation 4-8 pm Monday, January 25, 2021 at the O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave Novi 248-348-1800. Funeral liturgy 10:30 am Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi with visitation 10 am until time of liturgy. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family where a scholarship fund will be set up for his daughter, Emma Waling. Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com To view Mr. Waling's funeral liturgy please click here