S. John Kim's Obituary
Sang John Kim, 87, of Pittsburgh, PA. passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2022.
John is survived by his daughter Amy (Chris) Pretsch; grandchildren Cooper and Ruby; and sister Yoon Ja Kim.
Preceded in death by his wife Sang Ge Kim, parents Il Sun and Tae Kwan Kim, and siblings Sang Bok Kim, Sang Il Kim and Sang Yi Kim.
John graduated from Yongsan High School and went on to the Seoul National University Law School. Upon coming to the United States, he attended the University of Minnesota. He was a professor, former Westinghouse employee, and also owned his own printing press company. He was an avid reader, gardener and a devout church goer. John was a humble, hardworking man with a big warm smile. He was friendly to everyone he met.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 12 noon in the funeral home's chapel.
Online condolences may be shared at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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