John Francis SanGregory

John Francis SanGregory, 96, of Bellevue, OH passed away on November 17, 2025 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Tiffin, OH to Salvatore (Sam) and Domenica San Gregory.

He attended St. Mary's Grade School and Calvert High School and received his GED in 1983. He served two years (1950-1952) in the army at Camp Breckenridge, KY as the company baker.

Afterward, he worked as a journeyman glass mouldmaker for Tiffin Glass and then worked for a brief time at Ball Brothers in Muncie, IN. In 1956 he was hired as a journeyman toolmaker at Ford Motor Company in Sandusky, OH. He later became a mouldmaker and retired from Ford on January 1, 1996.

John married Margaret Joan Fritz at Immaculate Conception Church in Bellevue on June 28, 1958. He is survived by his wife of 67 years; his children: Karen (Chris Fields), Jude (Maribeth), Samuel (Lisa), Paul, and Albert (Cheryl); his grandchildren: Erin, Angela (Jacob Eldridge), Samantha (Jared Everitt), Nicholas (Lindsay), and Mitchell; great grandchildren: Azalea, Leo, Blake, and Avery; his sister, Christina; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Ursula Ann, daughter-in-law Sansan Chien, brothers Frank and Tony, and sister Lucy.

John was a very quiet man who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons in his younger days. He was always interested in photography and later in life taught himself to use a computer; keeping in touch with friends and family through Facebook. He will be remembered by many for his kindness and quiet generosity expressed in various and unexpected ways.

The family would like to express gratitude to his home health nurses, Stein Hospice, and family and friends who offered prayer and encouragement.

Per John's request, there will be no visitation or services. He will be interred at a later date at Bellevue Catholic Cemetery. Memorials and contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, Back to the Wild, or Immaculate Conception Church of Bellevue.