John W. Schlageter, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away in the arms of his beloved wife, last Saturday evening, the 14th of April, following a short battle with cancer. Born and reared in Brooklyn, New York, John the second of seven children of Ann and Charles Schlageter. He met his future wife Lucy Fava in Queens, New York, and the two were married on May 31, 1975 at Immaculate Conception Monastery Church in Queens, N. Y. John and Lucy moved to South Florida in 1978 to capitalize on the construction boom. A skilled construction manager and incredibly hard worker, John’s life work focused on department store building and renovations. He was responsible for a number of major projects in South Florida, including major retailers in Aventura and Miami. Additionally, he worked around the country building major department stores from Los Angeles to New York City.

John leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Lucy Fava Schlageter and his two children John Louis (wife Caitlin) of Washington, D.C. and daughter Ann Lauren Schlageter of Hollywood. He is survived by his five brothers, Charles (Katherine) Schlageter, James (Laurie) Schlageter, Peter Schlageter, Robert (Mary) Schlageter and Raymond (Margo) Schlageter. Pre-deceased by his sister, Maryann Lombardo.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church in Hollywood, Florida, on Saturday, the 21st of April, at 11:00 am. All are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider making a tax-deductible gift in John’s memory to Little Flower Catholic Church in Hollywood.

Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel.