John Albert Nystrand Jr., 96 of Andover Township, passed away on Monday December 3, 2018. Albert was born in Unionville, NY and has been a lifelong resident of Sussex County. He was active duty in the Navy from 1943 – 1946 and an avid outdoorsman. Al was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Doris Nystrand (nee Labell). He is survived by his children Glenn and his wife Joan and James and his wife Gretchen. Al is also survived by his loving grandchildren Bethany and her husband Andy, Dana and her partner Justin, Meghan and her husband Nolan, Nicolette and her husband Kevin, Drew and Maxwell. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren Fionna, Ryland, Finn, and Asher. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 5, 2018 from 4 – 8PM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. A prayer service will be held on Thursday at the funeral home at 10AM. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery.