John M. Illes

John M. Illes, 67, of Kinzers, originally of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of Jill (Jones) Illes, with whom he shared 22 years of love and happiness.

Born in Coatesville, John was the son of the late Ann (Ferdik) and Michael Illes.  He was a 1968 graduate of Coatesville High School.  John was a lifetime member of West End Fire Co., a member of St. Anthony's Italian Social Club, and The Masonic Lodge.

He was a member of the Brian Hoskins Ford sales team for nine years.  He carried on his family's business, Illes Brothers Construction of Coatesville.  He established and owned both West Side Tavern, and J's Place in Sarasota, FL.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his son Joshua Mast, and wife Katie, two grandchildren Beckett and Olivia Mast, of California, and Nicole Mast of Downingtown and beloved grandson Cameron Jay Owen Mast; as well his sister, Debbie Pry, of Delaware, and daughters Charity Smith and Tiffany Ramirez, and their families.

He was greeted by his son Jason Mast when he went to be with the Lord.

The doors will open for a celebration of John's life at 4 PM, Wednesday, October 11th at Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365.

Contributions in John's memory may be offered to his family to provide donations towards Penn Medicine cancer treatment facility in Exton, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com