John Patrick Failla born August 29, 1925, to Emily Papili Failla and Sam Failla, Sr. passed away on January 18, 2023, at Conway Healthcare and Rehab in Conway AR. John was preceded in death by his siblings Mary Kay McLean, Sam Failla, Jr., Francis J. Failla, Beatrice Taylor Merrit, and William Edward Failla, a niece Patricia E.