John P. Larkin
March 7, 1971 ~ October 6, 2023
John Patrick Larkin, 52, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Regent Park in Wichita, KS. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, October 13th at Church of the Magdalen. A rosary recitation will take place at the church prior to the Mass, beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
John was born March 7, 1971 in Wichita, KS, the son of E. Grant Larkin, Jr, and Delores (Dee) Evelyn Larkin. He attended Wichita Public Schools and graduated from Wichita East High School. John worked with and participated in many activities with the ARC and Starkey Inc of Wichita, which culminated in permanent employment with Johnson Controls for over 20 years until his retirement in 2019.
John could be characterized as the "ultimate sports fan". He attended Wichita State Shocker basketball games for many years as a season ticket holder with his parents. John would always root for any player wearing the #23 on their jersey. This was because of his love for Michael Jordan after competing in tennis at the International Special Olympics in North Carolina. John also closely followed the KSU Wildcats, KU Jayhawks, and Texas Longhorns out of loyalty to his siblings and their spouses.
John is survived by his mother, his brother, E. Grant (Kathy) Larkin III of Lawrence, KS, sisters, Ann (Steve) West of Clay Center, KS, Mary (Patrick) Tynan of Wichita, KS; nephews, Jeff (Meghan) Larkin of Lawrence, KS, Tom (Mallory) Larkin of Lawrence, KS, Brian (Alexandra) Larkin of Stamford, CT, Andy (Kimberly) Larkin of Mesa, AZ, Todd (West) of Kansas City, MO; nieces, Bridgette (Nathan) West-Williams of Lawrence, KS, Maggie West of Topeka, KS, Erin West of Clay Center, KS.
Memorials have been established with: Starkey Foundation Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209; AbilityPoint, 2919 W. 2nd St.N., Wichita, KS 67203.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary-East Chapel.
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We are so sorry to learn of John’s passing. We will always remember his smile and the joy he brought to the birthday and anniversary celebration in our home. Our sincere condolences and with love to all the family.
Kay and Dick Floyd
Love and prayers to Aunt Dee and cousins Grant, Ann, and Mary. John was a wonderful, loving cousin, great Shocker fan, and superb example of a dedicated worker. He was a genuine and caring child of God.. an example to us all. Rest in peace, John.
We met John through the Grant Larkin family, we were introduced and we were friends from there on. He would always attend church with his parents, and I would give out communion. He never let a Mass go by that he didn’t wave at me from his pew or the communion line. Even as I was giving communion to others, I told the priest that I will always stop to wave back at John. He made me smile! Blessings to the Larkin family, I will miss John.
Thank you Annette…you were friends for life once John met you! Grant and Kathy
A beautiful butterfly now free of its binding cocoon. Godspeed John.
My sympathies to John’s family, friends and loved ones.
John did
Special Olympics and other activities with my son Daman Blasi. A good guy who seemed to enjoy life. My condolences Dee and Mary. Much love, Eileen Blasi
So so sorry to learn that John passed away. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Vonda Wilson
I remember when Mary brought him over to my house to enjoy a KC Chiefs game with me. He made himself comfortable right away eating popcorn and enjoying a variety of snacks. John especially like the big screen television and laughing at us yelling during the game. He felt very relaxed with me and being in my home. God bless you and your family.
John – You were such a good, fun, and loving
brother-in-law. You enjoyed the finer things in life like tasty foods, sports, music, scenic sites, and
lovable family pets. You will always be my all-time
favorite Olympian. Rest in peace. We miss you.
Dee, we will always remember the first time we met John. You & Grant brought him to our home for a visit, after our daughter Molly was born. John was adorable.
Your family gave us hope for the future.
John grew into an incredible young man.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Pamela and Larry Oeding