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John Schloerb Obituary

POMPTON LAKES — Services will be held for John "Jack" Schloerb, 64, of this community, who died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

Mr. Schloerb was born in Hoboken. He was a union glazier. A U.S. Army Ranger veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf cluster and the Bronze Star. Also, he was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church as well.

Arrangements are by the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Mr. Schloerb is survived by his wife, the former Maureen McDermott; his son, Eric; his daughters, Kristi Brennan and Amy Schloerb; his siblings, Diane Forgione, Teri Molnar, Reggie Schloerb, Judith Legregni, Kevin Schloerb, Merrilee Burd, and Valerie Mercer; and four grandchildren; and an expected grandson.

He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Frances.

Published by Suburban Trends on Sep. 13, 2013.

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I was looking up John on the internet. I went to a Maryknoll H.S in PA. We were best friends and was curious. If this is the Johnny Schloerb I knew....either way, I am sorry for your loss.

Michael Peterson

February 3, 2014

Dear Maureen, family, and siblings...my sincerest condolences,thoughts, prayers, and memories are with you all. Love, Lorraine DeRose

lorraine derose

September 17, 2013

Maureen - my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your angel is free and will watch over his family. Carla (IHA)

September 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Amy and family.
diane and mike urban

September 15, 2013

Dear Maureen and family, we extend our deepest sympathy in this sad time. May your memories warm your hearts. Love, Pat Randazzo and family

September 15, 2013

Maureen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure I speak for all who know you that we are thinking of you at your time of sorrow. My (our) thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan DeLuca

September 13, 2013

It is an honor to have known Jack. Peace to all family and friends.

Charlie Nunzio

September 13, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved on , father ,grandfather.John & myself have faced this path . Your love for each other , our family & friends will guide you through .
we will miss you Uncle Jack

Love and prayers Michele & John Zigest
Brianna , Rachel, John jr & giovanni

Michele zigrest

September 13, 2013

It is often said that it is more painful to loose a sibling than a parent. My heart goes out to my good friend Valerie and her family as well as her brothers and sisters and their families at this time. The strength of family and friends will sustain you through this sad time. Rest in Peace.

Cathy Viagrande

September 13, 2013

Maureen, my hear grieves for you. You and your family are in my prayers.

Diane Cox

September 13, 2013

i am so sorry for your loss amy my prayers go out to you and your family

sylvia chambers

September 13, 2013

We have many wonderful memories of you.You will always be in our hearts and prayers.God has you in his arms now and is proud of how you lived your life.

Agnes &Ed McDERMOTT

September 12, 2013

Rest in Peace Jack

Carol Ann & Armando Castellanos

September 12, 2013

Jack, you will be missed. God will be proud to have you as his soldier in Heaven.

Bill Legregni

September 12, 2013

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