Dad -

You have 3 grandchildren now. Ava, Jack and Killian. I miss you beyond words. Ava remembers how you used to eat her "bubblegum ears". Life is too short. Thinking of you always.

- Your "son" Jessi (ca) Done

As a former classmate of Johns, my memories are from younger years when he was tall and thin and always had a mischievous grin. His name echos, as is did through the halls of SFRHS, when he was called over the intercom, to "report to the principals office". We had a good laugh over that, many years later, when we met at one of the class reunions. We had a nice visit and I always looked forward to checking in with him at the next reunion. I am saddened that we've had our last visit and hope you will accept my condolences. John will be missed by so many, he shared smiles and brought joy to those who knew him, thank you for letting me share with you, Candy Oswald Smith

I realized not too long ago that family and the people you love are the most important things in life. After I had my kid I finally understood what it was to be a parent. I now know the heartache, the love, the most beautiful times, as well as, the hardest times, as of yet. As a child myself, as someone else's kid, I now realize what they have sacrificed for me. I know what courage it took to stick by me, even when I made it hell for them. Here now, doubled over, crying as I once did long ago, all I want is my dad, I utter his name but this time he doesn't reply.A person is never ready to lose a parent. He guided me, loved me, taught me how to go fishing, and taught me how to have a best friend. He was that part of me that made me see… no matter how hard life is and no matter where life takes you, you stare it in the face and never let it conquer you. Love is the strongest bond and knowledge is your strongest asset. As I continue through life the things he has taught me are constantly reinforced. Family and the people you love are the most important things in life. I love my father and always will.

Jack and I go way back to our late teens. We had mutual interests in fishing, coin collecting and trap shooting. We enjoyed many fishing trips in the ocean off of Manasquan/Pt. Pleasant and Montauk, Long Island. We caught many blue fish and cod and had many stories about the "Big One" that we almost had! I'm sure Jack's family has many memories of their own and I hope those memories will help ease the sadness they are feeling at this time.

Billy Fairchild

Jack and I go back to freshman years at Southern Freehold Regional H.S. (now Howell H.S.) Later in our late teens early 20's he and I would tear up the streets racing around Howell. What crazy things you do in your youth. Jack and I kept in touch and hung out together numerous times through the years. One thing I love to remember is when we taught my son to swim in my back yard pool. We just picked up my son and threw him in. He always wanted his swim bubble on, but I knew he knew how to swim all along. After we threw him in he stated "Do it again". To this day my son remembers that. After I moved to Florida we continued to keep in touch. I can go on and on with great memories. God Jack, you were taken way too soon. I will miss you forever my dear friend.

Dear Donna and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of Jack. Kathy and I are heart broken. God knows we have been friends since freshman year of high school. We will miss him dearly. I am unable to make it up from Florida for the viewing due to business obligations. You are all in our prayers. I will be in touch at a better time. Steve and Kathy Guardino Palm Coast, Florida