John D. Sidoti, 62, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2022 with his loving family by his side. John was born December 30, 1959 to John J. and Billie J. (Mead) Sidoti in Dallas, TX.
John attended Oak Park High School; he continued his education at Maple Woods Community College.
John joined John Brooke as a business partner. Together they ran a successful local restaurant/bar, Cabaret for 20 years. As business partner’s they sponsored local softball teams and KC Pet Project. They also raised over $1,000,000.00 for the following charities: KC Health Clinic, and Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).
He enjoyed playing softball and was an excellent photographer. John will forever be remembered as a generous, loving brother, uncle and friend.
John is survived by his loving husband David Miller; three sisters: Rose Marie McColpin of Lee’s Summit, MO; Jackie Torantola of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Nancy Pulliam (Chuck) of Winchester, KS; a brother Jim Sidoti (Shelly) of Kansas City, MO; extended family: Ronald Allen Miller, Jr. (Shelley); Larry Mark Miller (Sandra); Randy Miller (Christine). John was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers-in-law: Ron McColpin and Jim Ballinger; and Vioila and Ronald Miller, Sr. David’s parents.
A Celebration of John’s life will be held 4:00 p.m. on August 27, 2022, at Loretto Event Venue, 1111 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111 with a reception to follow at the venue. Memories of John and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Thank you John for your service to our country. Because of your service we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless you for taking care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
John may you continue to shine bright in Heaven sweet man.
So sorry for your loss David!!! My thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
John was a tremendous friend to the entire team and a great shortstop. We loved him dearly. He made us laugh and gave unconditionally.
I had not seen John since high school but remembering our days of working at Winsteads makes me smile. He was a great person then and sounds like he continued in life. David my thoughts and prayers are with you.
John was always a super nice guy at The Cab. It was a nice bar with good people and great entertainment. He did so much good for this city. So many gay and lesbian in this city had a place to feel safe and be themselves. Thank you for those many years and your kindness and charity. You will forever be missed.
Johnny was a kind and loving brother who was always there for me I will miss him deeply but know he is not suffering and is with our Mom and Dad May the angels walk beside you always Love and prayers forever ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
My condolences to everyone that loves John.
In junior high and high school , John and I had several classes together and had numerous conversations, his humor was infectious. He was always upbeat, happy, had a very big heart, and was fun to be around. Cannot tell you the number of cookies I bought for that boy, he always claimed not to have any money, but I didn’t care. He was a true friend, nonjudgmental of me as so many others were. Very glad to hear that he was able to live his truth and have a full and loving life. Rest in peace my little buddy…
My condolences to John’s husband, business partner, family and friends. I am one of the Sidoti’s Texas cousins. We always looked forward to their trips down here to visit. John was so much fun. We played lots of card games and talked about music. The neighborhood girls all thought he was so cute and would just happen to come over on the days John was at our house. Good memories. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family. Rest in peace cuz!!!