Obituary of John Beale

John C. Beale, Jr., 60, of Howell passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. John was born in Elizabeth, raised in the Laurelton section of Brick, and had lived in Michigan and Florida before settling in Howell in 2003. John was a heavy equipment operator for Marlin Construction, Jackson. He loved boating, fishing and cooking. John is survived by one son, John M. Beale and his wife, Amanda of Tinton Falls; his mother, Cecilia Beale of Howell; his sister, Susan Cottrell and her husband, Robert of Howell; two nieces, Lauren Cottrell-Krenkel and her husband, Jason of Howell, and Kristen Cottrell of Howell; two great nephews, Scott and Sean; and his great niece, Jessica. A receiving of friends will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 PM. Interment will be private. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.