Obituary
John Ray Maki, 82, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Quincy, Massachusetts, and lived most of his life in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
John was predeceased by his parents, Reino and Mary Maki; his late wife, Christine Maki; and his former wife, Elaine.
He was a proud member of Local 12 Plumbers Union for 55 years and a past member of UKTS in Pembroke, Massachusetts, for many years. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and following NASCAR, activities that brought him great joy throughout his life.
He is survived by his longtime partner, Irene Bonanno; his son, John D. Maki, and his wife, Sandra Maki; his daughter, Sherry Maki, and her fiancé, Robert McGovern; and his stepdaughter, Annmarie, her husband Ed Murphy, and their children, Jordan and Kirsten. He was a devoted grandfather to David Maki, Kayla Maki, Corey Puopolo, April Puopolo, Joelle Puopolo, and Brooke Silva, and a beloved great-grandfather to Amber Silva.
John will be remembered for his dedication, hard work, and the love and memories he shared with his family and friends.
Service arrangements and additional details will be shared by the family at a later time.
We were so saddened to hear of Your loss. Please accept my our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with You and Your family during this very difficult time.
With sympathy,
Seppo and Pirkko Siukola
Maarit Siukola
Merja Siukola
Marika Siukola
Kirsti and Risto Peltonen
Anne and Samu Hakala
Pasi and Marika Peltonen
Jaana Siukola
From Finland
We were so saddened to hear of Your loss. Please accept my our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with You and Your family during this very difficult time.
With sympathy,
Seppo and Pirkko Siukola
Maarit Siukola
Merja Siukola
Marika Siukola
Kirsti and Risto Peltonen
Anne and Samu Hakala
Pasi and Marika Peltonen
Jaana Siukola
From Finland
Tuula Arola (née Siukola) and family; Lapua (Kuortane) Finland