[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E464]
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                  REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JOHN ELLIOTT

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John 
Elliott, of Fairview Park, Ohio, who passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 
at the age of 83.
  Mr. Elliott spent his career in law enforcement protecting the people 
of Northern Ohio. He played a key role at the height of Cleveland's mob 
wars, and even helped start the U.S. Marshal's witness protection 
program in Northern Ohio in the early 1970s.
  John Elliott bravely served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958 and as 
a Cuyahoga County sheriff's deputy until 1967. From there, he spent 23 
years as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. It was in this role where John earned 
his tough reputation by providing protection to families of those who 
testified against organized crime. He also took part in numerous mob 
investigations, including into the infamous mobster Danny Greene.
  His colleagues could not speak highly enough of Mr. Elliott's 
bravery, integrity, and reliability. As one former police chief put it, 
``he was one helluva good cop.'' Following retirement in 1990, John 
remained close to law enforcement while serving in the Cleveland 
police's Pipes and Drums Band.
  John Elliott was the beloved husband of the late Clorinda (nee 
Calandrella) for 57 years; loving father of Peter, Thomas, Catherine 
and Patrick; grandfather of 12; great grandfather of 6; and brother of 
James.
  I salute Mr. Elliot for his dedicated service to Northern Ohio. My 
deepest condolences go out to John's family and all those whose lives 
he touched, especially his son Peter, who followed in his footsteps 
into the U.S. Marshals Service. I thank John for his tireless work.

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