John Charles Looby, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away surrounded by family
on November 1, 2022, Jack was born in Troy, New York, to Catherine (nee Purcell) and Robert
Gray Looby on December 7, 1959. He is the beloved husband of Joyce (nee Chapman) Looby
and devoted father of Rose Catherine Looby. He is survived by his sister M. Elizabeth (Douglas)
Williams and his brothers Peter R. (Deborah) Looby and William D. Looby and several nieces
and nephews.

As well as being a devoted husband, father, and brother, Jack took great joy in sharing dad
jokes and bad puns with his daughter. Jack was passionate about his Irish heritage, with a gift
for blarney. As an active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians he served as an officer in
his division and at the county level and was a recipient of the Commodore Barry award. He was
an avid cyclist, often participating in the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure taking great pleasure in
passing cyclists half his age on hills and proudly displaying the celtic tattoo on his right calf while
calling out "on your left!"

Helping others defined Jack's life and career. His great heart for humanity, in particular for those
who were disadvantaged, at risk or disabled. Jack was particularly dedicated to his work with
students at St. Rita's School for the deaf, initially volunteering while in high school, serving as a
residential advisor, and later educator. Even after leaving St. Rita's full-time, he remained
actively engaged as a volunteer. Jack's other jobs included working with at-risk youth, teaching
with Catholic Social Services, and working with the disabled most recently at Ohio Valley
Goodwill Industries. Jack was passionate about his work and believed that everyone should be
valued and treated with respect.

Jack graduated from Xavier University with a Bachelor's degree in History. He had a particular
interest in Civil War history and his own Irish-American history.

He was a member of the St Mary Catholic Church in Oxford, Ohio. Jack was an active proud
member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for over 25 years. The brotherhood and friendship
with his fellow Hibernians was very special and rewarding in his life.

Jack's visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 5 to 8 pm at Paul R. Young
Funeral Home in Oxford, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 5,
2022, at St. Mary Church in Oxford, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jack's memory to St. Rita School for the Deaf.