John Loomis Dean

John Loomis Dean, 86, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Teresa Long Dean. A native of Tallahassee, John graduated from Leon High School in 1956 and then graduated from Florida State University. He served for eight years in the Florida National Guard. He spent the majority of his work life with the Underground Utilities Department, City of Tallahassee, retiring after 30 years as the Director of the Wastewater Division. John was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where he served several terms on the Vestry and as Junior Warden. Perhaps the tasks that brought him the most personal satisfaction were being the “vine trimmer” for the church’s Eve’s Garden for over 10 years, and cooking huge quantities of chicken pilau in cast iron pots for the annual St. John's Market. John especially enjoyed collecting and using cast iron cookware, as well as traveling and spending time at St. Teresa beach with Teresa. In addition to showing and spoiling their pet chihuahuas, John got great pleasure over the years growing a large vegetable garden in the lot adjoining his home. He dearly loved his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. John's funeral service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception at the church. Burial will be at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 211 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee 32301; or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee 32308. In addition to his wife, Teresa, John is survived by his daughter, Laura Beth Faragasso (Dawn); granddaughters, Judy Brodbeck (Colin) of Tallahassee and Mary Beth Faragasso (Bethany) of San Diego; brother, Douglas Dean (Helga and family) of Germany; sisters-in-law, Brenda Dean of Brandon, Florida, and Shirley Dean of Seattle, Washington; niece, Betsy Dean Quayuum of Vienna, VA; and nephew, Darren Dean of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles G. Long (wife Carol and nieces Jessica, Amanda, and Rebecca) of Tallahassee. John was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Frances Crook Dean; son, W. Gordon Dean; and brothers, William “Bill” L. Dean and Francis “Frank” E. Dean. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Dean family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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John Loomis Dean

June 24, 1938 - March 2, 2025