John (Johann) Bachinger

John (Johann) Bachinger, loving husband, uncle, brother-in-law, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home, Tuesday, June 16th.
Born January 29th, 1934 in Eberschwang, Austria, John was the oldest of 3 boys. He only attended school for 6 years, as the demand of the family farm needed to be tended to. Music was a release for him and later became his passion in life. Although mastering multiple instruments, he loved the saxophone most of all. During one of his many weekend social gatherings, he met his future wife, Maria. John decided to join Maria for the rest of his life, and leave behind Austria, his family and his farm, when her family was headed for America.
After working on a farm in Alliance, Ohio, learning the language and the American way of life, John was hired at Compco Metal Products, where his father-in-law, as well as his brother-in-law, were both employed. He worked in multiple capacities at Compco, achieving the general manger position and retiring after 42 years of service in 1998. John also painted houses and repaired furnaces, for many years, around his full time commitment to Compco. He tapped into his love for music as an additional source of income, when his brother-in-law started the Eintracht Band.
The Youngstown Saxon Club became a very special part of his life. He and Maria have many family members there, and met many friends that had made similar journeys. Getting together and discussing the past, was John's way of keeping his homeland, and it's culture, alive. Passing on those traditions to his family became most important.
John was a member of the Bethel Lutheran church and participated regularly as a greeter.
Although he was an avid Cleveland fan, and faithfully followed the Indians, Browns and Cavaliers, he loved to watch his grandchildren play sports more than anything. He also was a bowler for many years.
John was proceeded in death by his parents, Paula and Franz, 2 brothers, Franz and August, a son, John, sister-in-laws Maria Bachinger and Lucinda Karsti, and brother-in-laws, Michael Karsti and George Benesch.
He is survived by his children Michael Bachinger, Anna Keck and Robert (Susan) Bachinger and Daughter-in-law Marie Bachinger; his grandchildren Michael (Amanda) Bachinger, Erik (Kathryn) Bachinger, Lee (Alaina) Keck, Adam (Sarah) Keck, Caitlin (Nicholas) Stathopoulos, Lauren (John) Mshar, Dana (Christopher) Carlevale, Paul (Stephanie) Carone, Peter (Donna) Carone, Julie (James) Goode; his greatgrandchildren Lilliana Bachinger, JAK Keck, JR Mshar, Henry Keck, CAM Mshar, Owen Bachinger, Charlie Keck, Quinn Carlevale, Alex Keck, Benson Carlevale, Harlow Keck, Giuliana Mshar, Rosalie Bachinger; Sister-in-laws Katie Benesch and Rose (Jack) Smith and Brother-in-law Peter (Ava) Karsti, and many nieces and nephews.
A private commemoration service has been held in tribute to John's life.
To continue John's legacy, the family requests that contributions be made in his honor, to the memorial celebration fund of the Saxon Club and mailed to: 710 South Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44509.