John R. Dilts, Jr., 93 , of Whiting, passed away Sunday, January 20. 2019 at the Hearthstone Estates Assisted Living, Lakewood. Born in Trenton he resided there most of his life coming to Whiting in 1989. He was a US Navy Veteran having served during WW II. John worked as a mechanic for the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation for 38 years the last 15 years as a foreman before retiring in 1983. He was a member of the The Security "Paper Gang", the Lakeside Fishing Club of Cedar Glen Lakes, The 13 Rod & Gun Club in Trenton, a Lifetime Member of the Bordentown Elks and was an avid bowler who also loved fishing, hunting, camping and traveling. John was a very active member at the Grace St. Paul Episcopal Church in Trenton and St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris (nee Harrison) Dilts. Also surviving are his children, John Dilts and his wife Kathleen, Linda Webb, and Holly Candia and her husband James. Also surviving are his 6 grandchildren; Dr. Jennifer Serfin, MD & her husband Michael, Nicholas Candia & his wife Laura, Jaqueline Hammell & her husband Joseph, Jason Dilts & his wife Heather, Lauren Dilts and James Candia IV. There are also 2 great grandchildren; Kyla Dilts and Emelia Hammell.
Friends and family may call on Thursday, January 24, from 9:30 to 10:30am at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey Rd. Whiting, NJ 08759. Services will begin at 10:30am from the Funeral Home. Committal Services with Military Honors will follow at the Chapel in the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd. Wrightstown.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family respectfully request considering a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 Seventh Ave. New York, 10001.
