Obituary - John Frank Trivellin

John Frank Trivellin, 87, a longtime resident of Varina, entered God’s Kingdom on August 19, 2023.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Alesandro and Pauline Valentine Trivellin; brother, Fiorindo (Tony) Trivellin; sister, Angela Trivellin Mooney; and great-granddaughter, Skylynn Trivellin.

Born and raised a Roman Catholic in Hampton, Virginia, John graduated from Hampton High School in 1955. He married Janet Riley in September of 1956 and shortly after moved to Richmond, Virginia. John was employed by Ford Motor Company at the Parts Depot in Sandston, Virginia where worked for thirty and a half years. While employed for Ford Motor Company, he continued his education at R.P.I. where he studied business law, eventually earning a degree in Environmental Science and Hazardous Materials from the University of Michigan. After retiring from Ford, John served Hanover County as their Hazardous Materials Coordinator where he collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies during hazmat emergencies. John, his wife, Janet, and their family attended Laurel Hill Methodist. John and Janet served as youth leaders, Sunday school teachers, sang in the choir, directed youth choir, and served on numerous committees. Later, John and his family joined Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he served as deacon, youth leader, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and member of the PS Singers Group. John shared his love for God by becoming a member of numerous mission teams and traveling to places such as Spain, Jamaica, Brazil, as well as several places in the United States. John was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, and the community.

John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janet Trivellin; their five children, Teri Williams (David), Jimmy Trivellin, Tom Trivellin (Norma), Tim Trivellin, and Judy Parks (Jim), 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held by Pastor Greg Jones at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Rd., Henrico, VA 23231, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 26th of August, 2023.

The family will receive visitors prior to the celebration from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church Virginia Missions.

Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.

“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20