John was one of the most talented yet modest artists I have known. His pictures always stood out on the St. Raymond's School bulletin boards. He was a quiet and gentle boy and well liked by his classmates in the Class of 1961. R.I.P.

John's presence will be missed on Earth but Heaven gained a very special soul. Prayers and love

John was always very nice to us. He was engaging, friendly and interesting to talk to. He was ever so faithful in God. That faithfulness spilled over in his personality. He knew history and appreciated things that people made themselves. We'll miss John. Love, Fred & Deanna Kennel

To my Aunt Rita, I feel so sorry for your loss. I now live in Carmel and haven't been able to attend many of the family functions but I plan to be at the funeral. I miss seeing my true family, it is so good to finally get to know my roots. Lots of Love, Linda( aka Yvonne Cheri)

Me and John were close buddies during grammar school! Sadly , like so many times, we kind of lost touch after that - me going to M-A after spending a short time at Serra! John was quite an athlete - someone to be looked up to! As I have heard this from many after relaying the news of his passing! I remember when trying out for Babe Ruth Baseball, I was deeply hoping I would be picked by the team "AIA" Why?? Because that was the team John was on! We would have been lasting teammates! Like I said, we slipped away from each other in the passing years! We did have an 8th Grade Reunion and everyone was so glad to see him! I, on occassion, would run into him in downtown Menlo - we would reminesce and laugh of shared experiences! He was a good person with a big heart!!!

John and I crossed paths almost daily as I was on my usual trek through the neighborhood with my two standard poodles. We would stop and share a story, he would greet the dogs and usually say something that we both got a laugh out of. He had an amazing smile and looked great in his beret! Our neighborhood will really miss him.

Kind words on your lips and a smiling twinkle in your eyes. John, I will always cherish your kindness. I will fondly remember your guitar playing at family functions and what an incredible listener you were. I know you are now reunited with your loving father and will always remain in the hearts of your beautiful family.

Fond memories of John, as does my mother who always mentioned when she had seen John walking in the neighborhood. The big smile and wave and always time to say hello and catch up. Have to share my last memory of John's humor: At the Oakland Coliseum for an A's vs. Giants game with the Chaput family, and the A's early lead slipping away in the late innings, watching the faltering A's bullpen, John asked the rhetorical question . . . "Are they really going to replace a pitcher named "Do Little" with one named "Ball Four?" We all had a good laugh at that one. Enjoy the rest John, we will miss you.

Dew evaporates.....and all the world is dew, So dear, so sweet, so fleeting.... John, your gentle presence will be greatly missed....

For 20 years we enjoyed your presence in the neighborhood and your regular walks and friendly chats. We will really miss you!

As I remember John Chaput he was.....wait.... I can tell you only a few stories because this is public and I respect John and the memories . I went to St. Raymond's with John. A great athlete, he was left handed and I was right. Our 5th grade teacher was Sister Joan Mary. You will remember her as the principle of St. Raymond's when my two children went to the school in the late 70's. While John and I were attending grammar school at St. Ray's, the town of Menlo Park had a tradition at Halloween time of students painting scenes on merchant's windows downtown. It was a great time then. Well John and I were asked by the school to enter a painting. Now the tradition was to paint on the glass(window). But at this time in history, Menlo Park changed from painting on the windows in favor of painting on butcher paper and attaching the works to the windows. In order to make a short story longer, John and I started our painting on the floor of the 5th grade classroom . It was a great collaboration between us (he left handed, me right handed). Well we won a prize for our work. John , I will miss you.

Repose en paix, John. You have given so much of kindness all around you! You have been a friend, a brother. Gerard Bonneaud from Paris, France your second country since that was the country of your father.