John J. Jones, 88 of Manchester died Mon., June 25. He was predeceased by his first wife Thelma R. Jones and his second wife, Natalie Brown Jones. Surviving are his five children, Jane Broderick of North Arlington, John G. Jones of Jackson, Francis Jones of Arnoldsville, GA, Patricia Ritzi of Crossville, TN, and Mary Pearson of Wadsworth, OH; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a dear companion, Dorothy Gottuso.
A memorial gathering will be held Sat., June 30 from 9 – 9:30 am at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Sat. at 10:00 am at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Lakehurst. To post a tribute please visit our website at www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com.