John was born in Holland to the late Henry and Theresa Lijzenga. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. John was a mechanic for the Hampton Township Road for many years, retiring in 2008. He was also a butcher and former owner of Henry’s Market. John did tree work in the community for many years; he was always fixing something. John was best known for playing baseball for the Branchville Bombers.
John is survived by his children, John C. Lyzenga and Alicia Serignese and husband, Nick; his brothers, Teddy Lyzenga and wife, Miyoung, Rich Lyzenga and wife, Sue, and Henry Lyzenga and wife, Sandy; his sister, Jean Delauro and husband Carmine; and his granddaughter, Hannah and one grandchild on the way.
A memorial visitation will be held on from 5 pm to 8 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main St, Branchville, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodfuneralhome.net.
