John T. Fleming, his wife, Suzanne, and their sons, John ‘Jack’ and Andrew, were onboard the plane that went down Dec. 30, 2016 over Lake Erie, off the Cleveland shoreline
      Sue and John were high school sweethearts, 1989 graduates of Boardman High School, and 17-year residents of greater Columbus. By all accounts, they were loved and admired by family and friends in their business, community, school, neighborhood, and home town circles.
      Survivors include John’s loving parents, John W. and Judy, sister Liz, brother-in-law Jeff Grdic, nieces Lily and Kate Grdic, as well as Sue’s loving parents, Robert and Carol Armeni, sister Kari (Joe) DePizzo, brother Rob (Alyssa) Armeni, sister Laura (Erik) Luca, nephews Christopher (fiance Kristen) and Patrick DePizzo, and Nicholas, Vincent, and Vito Armeni, and nieces Maria and Maddie Luca, along with many, many friends.
      John was born Dec. 30, 1970, in Youngstown. He was a 1993 magna cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University, a CPA, and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
      In his nearly 30-year career with Superior Beverage Group and the beverage distribution industry, John Fleming rose to the highest levels of leadership, becoming president and chief executive officer.
      Likewise, in his community, he was an active leader and volunteer in many charitable endeavors. Above all, he was a family man.
      Sue was born Sept. 22, 1970, in Youngstown. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She was a passionate advocate and supporter of JDRF, the leading funder of type 1 diabetes research.
      While active on many fronts, Sue was devoted primarily to raising her two boys. Her pride and joy was her role as wife, mother, and daughter.
      Jack was born June 20, 2001, in Columbus. A sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School, he excelled in the classroom as a 4.0 honor student and was extremely popular among his peers. He enjoyed golf, basketball, snow skiing and especially playing touch football with his friends. He loved Ohio sports---the Browns, Indians, Cavaliers and Buckeyes, attending all Ohio State home football games.
      Jack was an outstanding young man who dedicated his life to helping his brother. He was Andrew’s eyes, his constant companion, and best-ever big brother. Andrew was born June 15, 2002, in Columbus. He attended Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus, where he participated on the track and swim teams. He also enjoyed playing baseball in the Miracle Baseball League and competing in Special Olympics. He joined in the Juvenile Diabetes walk alongside all those there to support him. He too was an avid sports fan, and his favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Always the jokester, he was known for his wonderful sense of humor. His faithful service dog, Sandy, was always at his side.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Ohio JDRF, 100 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 118, Worthington, Ohio 43085, or to the American Red Cross Cleveland Chapter, 3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Oh. 44115, or to a charity of choice.
      Friends of the family ask that blue ribbons be tied around trees in residential areas of Boardman Township, in honor of the Fleming family.