John Paul Brindley
June 6, 1941 ~ September 30, 2025
Born in: East Chicago, Indiana
Resided in: Plainfield, Indiana
Resided in: Plainfield, Indiana
John Paul Brindley
84, of Plainfield, formerly of Lowell, passed away on September 30, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. John was born on June 6, 1941 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Paul G. and Marianne (Matovina) Brindley.
John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Upon returning home, John earned his master’s degree from Purdue University Calumet. He taught, coached as well as serving as the Athletic Director for Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, IN. Additionally, he coached golf at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and was a swim official for the IHSAA. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf every chance he could, doing the crossword puzzles in the Sunday newspaper as well as attending the Indy 500 with his daughter every year. He will be remembered as a smart, quiet, kind and generous loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Kathleen Brindley, and Susie Brindley.
He is survived by his wife, Chestine (Balitewicz) Brindley; daughter Nadine Brindley (Charlie); son Jeff Brindley (Kristie), and grandchildren Shelby Everett (Freddie Franco), and Brice Everett (Nia Crockett).
In keeping with his wishes, John was cremated, and his family will gather to celebrate his life privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in John’s memory to the Indiana Golf Foundation, 2625 Hurricane Rd, Franklin, IN 46131, https://indianagolf.org/ or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Chestine, Nadine and Jeff,
I am at a loss for words. My deepest condolences to you and your family. John has been a part of my family for over 50 years. We had a lot of good times together that I will cherish forever. My favorite memory will always be with him sitting at our bar with Jim behind it serving their favorite scotch liquor – Grand Tulle! and Chestine saying ” You’ve had enough John”. Love and prayers to all of you.
Cousin Patty
Al & I are so sorry for your loss. We will remember the good times we had with John at the Del Webb Clubhouse. We will keep you all in our prayers for peace, healing and comfort.
Love, Liz & Al Smith
Carl & I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Carl & Kathy
John will be missed.
Chestine, Nadine, Jeff, and family,
Jeff, Tessa, and I have many fond Christmas memories spent with your family at Nadine & Charlie’s. Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria
My thoughts and prayers are with Chestine,Nadine and Jeff.I’ll miss our golf trips with John, our dinners (sapphire martinis), and just hanging out. oh yeah..My numerous butt dials to John.Thank you for your friendship and being a great mentor to me.