A veteran of World War II, John was disabled in combat and received the Purple Heart. He lived in Atlantic City for two years while recovering.
John leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife, Elizabeth R. (Née Gilchrist) of Waretown, his loving daughter Joanne Simonetti and son, Anthony, and daughter-in-law Deann. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, David and Nicole Simonetti, who were the lights of his life and his sisters, Margaret Muzikar and Eleanor Gratkowski.
Funeral from the Becker Funeral Home on Friday 9:30am with a 10:30am funeral mass at St. Andrew’s Church, Westwood, NJ. Interment will be private. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-9pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Disabled American Veteran's Association, dav.org in his memory.
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