John Standish

John Standish, 88, died on Saturday, April 23, at his home in Fallbrook, due to complications related to congestive heart failure.

Born on April 28 1927, in Detroit, John, a resident of Fallbrook for 45 years, was preceded in death by his loving wife Mildred “ Millie” Standish; parents Stanley and Vincenta Standish; and siblings, Helen Oestman, Estelle Saunders, Leo Standish, George Standish and Jerome Standish.

John served in the Navy during World War II, with duty in the Pacific Theater. He was present at the signing of the Tokyo Peace Treaty, VJ Day. He was an active parishioner and usher at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Fallbrook, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also former president of the Holy Names Society in Pomona, and a member of the local VFW Post 1924. He enjoyed playing cards with friends and video poker.

John was founder and owner of Standish Precision Products in Fallbrook until his retirement in 1997. Previously, he held esteemed positions with Lancer Pacific in Carlsbad and Advanced Stamping in Michigan.

John was forever proud of his six granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by his family and the community of Fallbrook.

John is survived by son and daughter-in-law Mike and Amelia Standish, Fallbrook; daughter and son-in-law Denise Standish and Clay Rossman, Temecula; son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Cammy Standish, Fallbrook; grandchildren Janee and Rick Tolley, Temecula; Jenise Standish, Fallbrook; Kelly Coseo, Encinitas; Kristen Coseo, Encinitas; Allison and Joe Deckert, Verona Wis., and Emily Standish, Fallbrook. John is also survived by treasured family members niece Barbara Grunewald, Michigan; nephew Bill and Deborah Standish, Michigan; and nephew Dave and Terry Standish, Texas.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, May 19, 11 a.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 450 S. Stage Coach Ln., Fallbrook CA 92028. A private interment on a later date is planned at Mission San Luis Rey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to VFW Post 1924 Fallbrook, 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.