John V. Vaccaro

John V. Vaccaro, a man known for his silly antics, infectious laughter, and an uncanny ability to turn just about any situation into a knee-slapping good time, took his final bow on April 11, 2026, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Born on July 29, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri, John brought joy wherever he went, and left a trail of smiles (and probably a few eye rolls) behind him.

John was the living embodiment of "life of the party," whether that meant hosting a splash-tastic pool party at his house, belting out karaoke tunes that only he could truly appreciate, or thoughtfully handing out scratch-off tickets like a lottery Santa Claus. He was a man who loved fishing, hunting, and meat shoots — which, frankly, sounds like a great recipe for a fun afternoon or perhaps an entertaining family gathering.

His proudest accomplishments were pretty straightforward: marrying his beloved wife Stacey (now happily cheering from above), and raising two stellar children, John (Kiely) Vaccaro and Morgan Vaccaro. Family was his jam, and he especially cherished the memories made fishing and hunting with his son, and swimming and partying with all the grandkids—Ethan, Jayce, Ryleigh, and Colton—who surely inherited his zest for life and maybe a bit of his goofiness.

John’s tribe still standing strong includes his loving children John and Morgan, his proud father Carl, his brothers Carl Jr. (Sandy), Paul (Kecia), Greg (Melissa), and Michael, not to mention his sister Cathy (Jay). Plus, a slew of other extended family members and friends who undoubtedly hold on to their favorite goofy stories about him.

He peacefully exited stage left after an extended illness, finally getting the chance to rest while leaving behind a big, loud, and exceptionally fun legacy. He joins his beloved wife Stacey, mother Shirley, step-mother Diane, and grandmother Quesenberry, who are probably having a reunion filled with laughter in some celestial karaoke bar.

John V. Vaccaro will be missed dearly — his silly shenanigans, his heartfelt laughs, his love of fishing and hunting, and his never-ending mission to see those around him smile. Heaven just gained another great character who surely will keep the angels entertained for a very long time. Rest easy, John; the party isn’t over, just moved upstairs.