John Paul Attilio Bedont, lovingly known as “Jack,” was born on October 20, 1984, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lori Martinez Bedont and Richard Bedont.
He is survived by his father Richard Bedont (Kate); sister, Emily Miller (Reed); three adored nieces and nephews—Addy, Nico, and Benny Miller; mother’s sisters Connie Planet (Mike) and Stella Canzano (Mike); father’s sisters Vicki Box (Jack), Bobbie Hunnicutt, Nancy Waldeck (Fred), and Cindy Spaeth; and many, many cousins. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Lori, his grandparents Claudio & Cordelia Martinez, and Attilio & Henrietta Bedont, and his cherished childhood cat, Sebastian.
Jack was a man of many talents, ambitious drive, and an even bigger heart. He attended J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School and Judge Memorial Catholic High School, where he made lifelong friends and mischief in equal measure. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in finance from Westminster University and later completed his MBA at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. He was a proud member of Beta Theta Phi and formed lasting bonds with his “Beta Brothers,” who remained close to him throughout his life.
His career in finance spanned nearly two decades across Salt Lake City, Nashville, New Jersey, and Charlotte with leading financial institutions. Wherever work took him, Jack brought his passions—a fervent love for playing basketball, a house with ESPN always on, diehard support for the Chiefs, lifelong admiration for Michael Jordan, and a dedication to golf. He spent hours on the course, equally committed to perfecting his swing and delivering the perfect joke to keep his foursome laughing through all 18 holes.
Above all his qualities, Jack will be remembered as a world-class friend and family member—loyal, hilarious, and endlessly generous. He blurred the lines between friends and family. He maintained deep, decades-long friendships and would truly give you the shirt off his back (and then roast you for needing it). Despite busy lives and miles of separation, Jack made a point to keep a connection with his family and always conveyed his love. His greatest pride was in being a brother to Emily and an “Uncle Jack-ster” & godfather to Addy, Nico, and Benny.
Jack’s life came to a close in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was surrounded by loved ones as he passed, wrapped in the kind of love he gave so freely in life. We find comfort knowing he’s found peace, and like to imagine he’s already found the perfect fairway in that eternal place we all hope for—his drives straight, his putts true, and that beautiful smile ever-present. We are grateful to have accompanied him for so many years and will miss his quiet strength, his thoughtful gaze, and the lasting impressions he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 21st at 1:00 PM, at Our Lady of Lourdes, 670 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City. A celebration of life will immediately follow at 2:30 PM, at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S 900 E, Salt Lake City.
If family and friends wishes to send flowers for Jack’s services, please have them delivered to Starks Funeral Parlor on Saturday, June 21st by 11:00 AM.
Please visit www.CelebrateJack.com to share pictures and memories with his family and for additional information regarding services for Jack.
