John was employed by Verizon for 40 years holding various positions and became manager in the Madison office. Upon retirement in 2001, he became a crossing guard for the Livingston Police. John enjoyed knitting and crocheting, he made many afghans for all his family. He enjoyed watching football, baseball and hockey. He loved the beach and being with his grandchildren.
Beloved husband of Linda for 57 years, loving father of Lisa and her husband Jim Ott, Alan, Glen and his wife Lori Kopinsky, Dana and her husband Joseph Alecci, Dawn and her husband Rich Vilacoba. Grandfather of Alyssa, Molly, John, Matthew, Rachel, Eric, Hope, Jessica and Claire.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 25, from 4 - 8 PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ. The funeral mass will be Thursday, July 26, 11:15 AM at St. Philomena RC Church, 386 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.
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