John was a fellow Brother in the Franciscans, a roommate on 4th St. Philly,a pianist for a shaky tenor (Kathleen Mavourneen), a very hospitable friend with his wonderful wife Shirley (and son Toby) for a poor graduate student. John was one of the most naturally artistic persons (piano, painting, design),a warm, bright, open-hearted, decent man. I'll never forget his laugh.You won't find many like him.You're missed John (Tobias).