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John Lewis Obituary
Forked River
On April 12, 2017, as John Lewis sat in his favorite chair for his daily reading of the scriptures, he heard the Lord call his name. He gladly answered the call to join Him in Heaven.
He was born on August 16, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to a British father, George, and an Irish mother, Josephine.
John received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College, and a Master of Science degree in Computer Systems Management from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.
John was a proud member of the United States Navy. During his career, he served on the USS Moale (DD-693), the USS Gridley (DLG- 21), and the USS Koelsch (DE-1049) as an officer, and finally the BUPERS Computer Center at the Pentagon. He retired from the US Navy in 1979 in the rank of Commander after serving for 20 years.
Post-military, he had a successful career with the Wall Street firm of Dillon Read, Inc. He retired in 1995 as senior Vice President.
In his retirement, he gave much of his time volunteering at The Church of St. Pius the Tenth, the Lacey School District, and other organizations benefitting the poor. He was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages, FL.
He is survived by his wife, Bridget Quinn Lewis. He is also survived by his five sons: John H. Lewis, Jr. (Margaret) of Paris, France; Bryan (Susan) of Colts Neck, NJ; Gregory Lewis (Alicia) of New York, NY; Kevin Lewis of Montclair, NJ; and Brendan (Jessica) of Maramoneck, NY; and five grandchildren: Isabelle, Jack, Keegan, Cailey, and Madeline. Other survivors include his stepchildren, Eileen Horn (Jeff) of Pompton Lakes, NJ; James Clayton of Pompton Lakes; and Sean Clayton of Brick, NJ; as well as four grandchildren Matthew, Maggie Rose, Carley, and Zachariah.
His first wife, Patricia Ward Lewis, predeceased him.
A Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 19, at The Church of St. Pius the Tenth, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Toms River, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Layton's Home For Funerals, Forked River is in charge of arrangements.
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Hugh Quinn
August 19, 2017
I would like to offer my condolences to my sister, Bridget and John's sons. My sister and John shared a strong marriage, powered by their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ who brought them together as soulmates some two decades ago. An honorable man, he was a great husband to my sis. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace, John.
August 14, 2017
John H. Lewis
1936 - 2017
Camille Galanos With Love ❤
Camille Galanos
August 14, 2017
Dear Lord,
Please bring peace within all hearts to all whom lost loved ones. Bring peace to there aching hearts..... Amen
Pure ❤
Camille Galanos
August 14, 2017
We Are So Blessed To Have Met Such An
Honorable, Loving, Caring, Kind,
Gentle, Funny, Wonderful Person.
You Will Always Be In Our Hearts ♡
"Heaven Received Yet Another Angel"
Camille♡Andrew♡Travis
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 13, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Barbara & Al Romanus
August 13, 2017
Dear Bridget and family,
Al and I have many fond memories of you and John. We missed you when you moved to Florida. John was a wonderful friend to my dad. No doubt they are planning to golf. Our sympathies go out to you an the family.
Dorothy Wickham
August 13, 2017
Dear Bridget and family,
We are so sad to hear of the passing of John. He was a dear friend to John and our family. So many memories of our time together. No doubt they are together in heaven.
August 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you you draw much comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
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