Lakewood, CO/Livonia, NY: John David Haak II was born on December 11, 1979 and passed on January 16, 2023 at age 43. Predeceased by his paternal grandparents Chet and Rosemary Haak.
Survived by parents John and Robbyn Haak of Livonia, sister Jenifer Haak of Colorado, maternal grandparents Norm and Jean Sparks, niece Emma Haak and his best canine friend Tiny. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
John graduated from high school in 1998 and went on to earn his Associates Degree in Architecture. He was also designated a Certified Graduate Builder by the National Association of Home Builders. John worked in construction most of his life and some of his many talents included fine carpentry, house and barn building and operating heavy equipment. He also worked designing trusses for a major company in Colorado. John was very artistic and creative and had a love for gardening. His absence will forever leave an emptiness in our hearts.
Friends and family may call on Saturday, January 28th, from 1pm-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where John’s Funeral Service will be held at 3pm, following calling hours. Burial will be held privately at Union Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 or online at www.lollypop.org To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
John & Robbyn,
Mark and I want to extend our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. There are no words. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Walworths
My heart is broken and my true condolences go out to the family for the loss of an amazing individual. Johnny was one of a kind to say the least and will be greatly missed by many. His heart of gold and charming smile was enough to make anyone love him. Anyone lucky to have one friend as special in there life is blessed! RIP John til we meet again!
Dear John, Robyn, and Jennifer,
So sorry to hear of your loss and am sending warm wishes and condolences to all of you.
May Johnny RIP! Sincere sympathy
Robin & Rich Azer and family
John, Robyyn and Family,
So sorry for all you are going through at this difficult time. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.
Uncle Johnny is what our friends called him. He was family to many of us. There’s not one person that knew Johnny that isn’t saddened by this. He was loved by many. I for one, will forever miss him. I’m not the least bit surprised by how much he clearly touched everyone he met. I’ll miss him forever!!
Dear John, Robbyn & Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear the news of John’s passing. I remember him as such a sweet guy. He had such a kind heart and was loved dearly by his family & friends. RIP cousin
Love Always,
Holly, Buck , Rob & Smith
John was the greatest cousin and friend anyone could ever ask to have. All my memories of him are only of a very sweet kid, mellow soul and loyal buddy. It was a pleasure to grow up with him and share the most amazing grandparents. We had the best of times playing and roaming in what seemed like the endless acres of Livonia. Uncle John and Aunt Robbyn, thank you for bringing him into this world for us to get to enjoy. Jenifer, you were a great sister to him. His time was cut short and for that I am deeply saddened for your loss. Rest In Peace John
John, Robbyn and Jen,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP John.
Barb and Bob Lemen
I can only say how sorry we are to hear about John. May the good Lord be with you all in this time of sadness. May your wonderful memories be with you always & be a comfort to you. You are all in our Prayers. Joyce Willard and family
When I heard Johnny had passed, right after an immense sadness hit me . And then a picture in my head of that smile and heard his laugh. One of the kindest souls I’ve ever had the pleasure and honor of calling my friend. My deepest sympathies go out to the family for such a devastating loss.
His kindness, and an innate ability to just make anyone who met him better for it If he was your friend for a day, he was your friend for life. Until our paths cross again Johnny. Thank you for your friendship.
Robbyn, John and Jennifer,
This was hard news to receive. I did not know John that well, but I remember how polite and respectful he was whenever I would see him before he relocated to Colorado.
The Haak and Brennan families go way back and these memories make this loss so much more difficult. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Bill and Dawn Brennan
Johnny Haak the biggest heart that if he passed through your life he stays . Forever in my heart and my mind. I’m so sorry Haak family for you loss. Xoxo
so sorry for you loss Robbyn, you will be in my thoughts in the coming days, may he rest in peace
This news was absolutely devastating! Our whole community is shook by the news of Johns passing! John was a light in so many peoples lives and always greeted everyone & every situation with a smile! I feel so blessed to have had so many wonderful memories with him! Please know that all of John’s family & friends are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope y’all can find some comfort in remembering all of your amazing memories shared with him! He will be missed by many. Much love
Dear John, Robbyn and Jennifer,
Bob and I are so sad to hear of John’s passing. Our hearts are heavy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robbyn and John, I offer my condolences and prayers to comfort your hearts.
Fred and I went to high school with John. While he wasn’t in my immediate circle of friends, he accepted me and was always kind to me. This is says a lot- because it seemed only a handful of people could really see past someone’s label (jock, artsy, brainy, etc) and be a friend to all. From reading these comments, I see I’m not the only one who saw his kind heart. Much love to the friends and family he left behind.
Cyndi (Yantachka) Moolekamp
John, Robbyn and family.
I am so very sorry.
Some people called him Roy, some John John, I called him Johnny Haak. Whether you know him since he was a child or just in the past few years it was special. Johnny was a beautiful person and will be missed. Prayers for you Jen. May your memories of him bring you confort. God bless Johnny.
Was shocked to hear about Johnny. He spent a great deal of time at my house with my sons, Jamie and Jason. Always had a smile on his face and called me Mr D. My heart goes out to Robbyn and John.
Rest in peace Johnny -five.
So very sorry and saddened to hear of John John’s, as I remember calling him, passing. He was about the same age as Fred when he died. How much sadness the Haak family has experienced! There are never words that can make that pain go away so I can only say I am so sorry. God bless your family.
Johnny was one of the best kids I’ve ever known. He’d give you the coat off his back, and walk you home if you needed it. He was in my wedding, and until just before he left for CO there wasn’t a time I can remember where he wasn’t around. He was truly one of the best friends a person can have. I’m heartbroken and SO angered by his loss… He will never be forgotten.
My sincere condolences to John, Robbyn and the Haak Family. God Bless You John David
Dear John and Robbyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing! We cannot even imagine the pain and heartache you must be enduring. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time and pray your memories of John will bring you some comfort.
Jim and Diana Ellison
Robbyn, John, Jen; Wishing you peace during this difficult time. There are no words to express the loss of a child. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about the passing of John. If my mother, Cindy Ordway, were still alive she would be devastated with this news. She considered him her third son! What a sweet young man. He will be missed! Your family is in our thoughts…
I am so very sad to hear of John’s passing. I had John in 8th grade and senior high health. He made me laugh often. He was a bright kid asking many thought provoking questions. My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. Prayers. Ms. Nihal Burak
Our hearts are heavy. He was a lovely young man and dear friend of our daughter. Know that our thoughts are with you.
John and Robbyn, I am so sorry for your loss.
John and Robbyn,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your son. My heart breaks for you all. I hope your memories can comfort you at this time and the days to come. Praying for all of you.
Barb West
Karen and i send out condolences to the Haak and Sparks families. You are all in our prayers.
Phares and I are so saddened by the loss of such a caring young man. I have held in my heart how compassionate he was when he realized what John and I were going through as he worked on our roof. A memory that will be with me always. It was a joy to watch him grow up next door, from making forts in the brush to introducing his new puppy to working on our home repairs. John was always so polite and caring and will be sadly missed. Our hearts go out to you. May God bless and comfort each of you. Hugs and love, Pat and Phares.
I never met this young man but the Haak family has always held a place in my heart. I am so sad for you, John and Robbyn, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John was a good guy. Haven’t seen him since we graduated but good memories of him. We played football together, had classes together, and graduated together. Rest in piece John. Sorry to the family!
Dear John, Robyn and Jen,
There are no words that can adequately express the sadness I feel in my heart on learning of John’s passing. When teachers look back at students they will always remember, John (and you, too Jen) hold a special place in my memories. Underneath that sometimes tough exterior, I found in John a sensitive, caring heart with a great sense of humor and a winning smile. I recognized in him the talents, intelligence, and ability to succeed, especially when he put his mind to it. He often had interesting perspectives on history and politics which he always was willing to share in class!
Please know that we mourn John’s loss with you and will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and peace in the gift he was to you and many others.
God Bless.
Mary Jo and David Dussault
I don’t think you can have memories during John’s time at LCHS that don’t have John in there at least a handful of times. His kindness, smile and laughter will live on in all who knew him. I pray that he has peace and comfort comes to you all as you endure this time.
John and Robbyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the heartache and pain you must be feeling. I will keep you in my prayers. Love and peace.
To the Haak family, I’m very sorry
My Condolences to John & Robbyn and family.
Hello John. I am so very sorry. Please know that your son and you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers….. Ed Hathaway
John, Robbin, Jennifer, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Haak and Sparks family. Very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you John and Robbyn and the rest of your family.
Chuck and I are so sorry to hear of your great loss. There can be no greater sadness than losing your child.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your dear son rest in peace. Love & hugs, Judy Brennan
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
This makes me so sad. John was in my first class when I returned to teach in Livonia and that US History class is very memorable. John and I had so many laughs and great conversations in the classroom, on the football field, and anytime we saw each other since. He always showed me the greatest respect and the feeling was mutual. John was a great guy. I will always cherish those memories…
My sympathies to the Haak/Sparks families; may your memories of John bring you some comfort.
My sincerest condolences to all of John’s family. I have numerous fond memories, growing up close with John, and all of us terrorizing our neighborhood! We had many sleepovers, football games, building forts, swimming ant our house and just being kids. His loss is felt tremendously. Rest in Peace brother, May He hold you in the palm of His hand.
So many memories are rushing through my mind. Backyard bonfires is just one, John was always there, one of my extended kids. Your sense of humor always made me smile. You have always been in my heart. Until we meet again. Luv you Mama Woody
On behalf of the Hangar family of Colorado, we offer our condolences to the Haak family. We will remember John as a kind and caring person with a golden heart and he will be missed immensely. May he rest in peace, and may God comfort the loved ones he left behind.