Gem City Dog Obedience Club
John Falasco

In Memory of a Club Member

John Falasco

John Frederick Falasco, age 61, of West Carrollton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born to the late Ruth and Nichols Falasco on September 3, 1964. He graduated from Wright State University, Class of 1989, with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In his younger years, John loved fishing with his father and fossil hunting. As he grew older, John developed an interest in history, and a passion for genealogy. He actively researched his family roots, going back many generations.

John developed a love for dog training and dog showing, and was a long-time member of both the Dayton Dog Training Club and also the Gem City Dog Obedience Club. John served as an assistant trainer in the Junior Dog Training Class of the Dayton Dog Training Club for many years. He also trained and competed with his dogs Takoda, Crystal and most recently, Marco, frequently competing in agility and “Barn Hunt” competitions, advancing in competition levels and winning numerous ribbons and awards.

John worked at Larrick’s Warehouse, an office furniture and furnishings business, for twenty-seven years, enjoying both the people he worked with and the job.

Throughout his 14-month battle with cancer, John remained steadfast in his Christian faith and confident in his destiny – eternal life in heaven with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

John is survived by his brothers, Jim and Dale Falasco; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Tonya Harmon.