John A Palos, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. John was born February 7, 1968, in St. Louis, to Arthur and Maria Palos. He was a 1987 graduate of St. Mary High School. He married Erika Ramirez on February 9, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Erika; brothers Jesse, Jose and Robert, sisters Chela Flores and Claudia Gonzalez (Palos), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Guillermo (Memo) Palos, and his sister Maria Hausmann. John was a lifelong resident of St. Louis and most recently worked as a surveillance technician for Hollywood Casino. He was fond of classic American muscle cars, music, authentic Mexican food his wife and neighbors prepared, and most of all spending time with his large, extended family. Family, friends, and others whose lives John touched are invited to the Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, to reminisce, grieve, support each other and visit. Memorial Services will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis City Chapel, 2906 Gravois, at 9 a.m. with burial services immediately following at the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery at 7030 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO.