JOHN C. LANIGAN, age 86, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Spokas); loving father of John Jr. (Mary Sue), Daniel (Gerry), Ellen Hausmann (Henry), Sarah Van Jura (William), Joseph A. and Christopher (Anne); grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 4; brother of the late Margaret, Thomas, Willis and Patricia; uncle and great uncle of many. Holy Name High School Class of 1944 and member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Passed away August 28, 2013. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 31, St. Colette Church (330 W. 130th St., Brunswick) at 10 A.M. Interment Monday, September 2, Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY 2-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.