John D Musso

John Musso (1954 – 2023) John Dominic Musso, 69, of Locust Grove, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, after a brave battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Born March 2, 1954 in Pueblo, Colorado, he was the only son of Dominic and Frances Musso. John was the oldest of three children growing up. He graduated from Pueblo County High School, and then went onto attend the University of Southern Colorado, the University of Northern Colorado and completed his education journey, with his master’s degree at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. After college, he met the love of his life, Anita, in the medical field and they spent the next 40 years together building a beautiful life. John is preceded in death by his loving wife Anita, and parents Dominic and Frances Musso. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin (Brandon) Smith; sisters, Donna (Mike) Hill, Janice (Eric) Kamen; nephew, Nicholas (Antolina) Hill; niece, Michelle (Chris) Sutton; great nieces, Allie Rae and Anabella Sutton and great nephew, Barrett Hill. John dedicated his life to serving others. Through his time as a medical professional, and into his career in education, he loved seeing others succeed and hearing from his past students over the years. John first taught at Beulah Elementary School, and then became a principal at Rye Elementary. He was then promoted to Associate Superintendent for District 70 Schools in Pueblo. John also worked for Harrison School District in Colorado Springs and Pueblo District 60, both in financial roles. John then moved to Washington, D.C. to become the Chief Financial Officer for D.C. Public Schools. He retired as the Executive Director for the Association of School Business Officials, an organization that brought him so much support and joy throughout his career in education. John loved to get up and go! He never held himself back from new adventures. For many years, he rode RAGBRAI with friends across Iowa and he loved to travel. Later in life and upon retirement, John enjoyed many wonderful trips throughout the United States and parts of Europe. He often said his favorite trips were those spent in Hawaii, as well as Disney World with Anita, Kristi and Brandon. John also had a love for cooking and baking, often with family and friends in mind. He truly left a legacy in this world and we are all better for knowing him and for loving him. A visitation for John will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, November 15th at 10:00AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in John’s name by visiting donorschoose.org to support a teacher in need, today. We ask that you also visit John’s memorial webpage to share memories and condolences with his family at time. https://www.roselawnpueblo.org/obituaries/

John D Musso

March 2, 1954 - November 7, 2023