With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Michael Smaligo of Harrison, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 7, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Catherine "Kate" Smaligo and John Smaligo; his former life partner Jeanine Smaligo; and his sisters, Marie Cooney and Sandy Bilyeu.

He is survived by : his sister Catherine; his wife Wilma June Smaligo of Collinsville, OK; his stepchildren, John Smaligo, Jr. (Lesa) of Tulsa, OK, Jennifer Mangini, Joe Smaligo (Erin) of Fort Worth, TX, Jill Smaligo of Tulsa, OK, Robert Geller of Broken Arrow, OK, Susie Norton of Tulsa, OK and Christopher Mitchell of Collinsville, OK; and his stepgrandchildren, Preslea Borin of Los Angeles, CA, Alexandra, Joseph, Vincenzo, Isabella Mangini of Prattville, AL, Athan, Abigail, Jack, Asher of Fort Worth, TX, Blake Geller, Paige Robertson of Tulsa, OK, Nicole Wheeler of Collinsville, OK, Ryan Norton of Denver, CO and Noah Mitchell of Collinsville, OK..

The family requests memorial contributions be made in John's memory to the Claremore Veterans Center-Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 988, Claremore, Oklahoma, 74018.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mowery Funeral Services