John Edward Kondrup

John Edward Kondrup

AGE: 93 • Rumson

John Edward Kondrup, 93, born in Red Bank, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Rumson, with his family by his side on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. John served in the Army during WWII where he met and married the love of his life, Delores Kondrup, who predeceased him in 2008. He lived in Rumson for 67 years and worked as the borough mechanic until he retired in 1986. He was a founding member of the Monmouth Church of Christ and an active member of the Oceanic Hook and Ladder Co. #1 as well as having served as Chaplain. He volunteered as a driver for the Rumson First Aid and was active with the Rumson Senior Citizens.

He always had a smile on his face and vegetables growing out back in his garden—enough for the whole neighborhood. He rode his bike around town until the age of 91.

He is survived by his siblings, Grace and Al Kondrup; four children, Roger Kondrup and his wife, Andrea; David Kondrup; Linda Erickson and Laura Lopes; eight grandchildren, Marc Kondrup; Robert Erickson and his wife, Michelle; Tiffany Sanders and her husband, Jimmy; Jessica Erickson; Dori Letke and her husband, Andy; Johnny, Kara and Danny Lopes; four and a half great-grandchildren, Abigail and Cooper Sanders; Soren Erickson; Jayden Cortes; the soon to be born Wolfgang Letke; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Monmouth Church of Christ, 312 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls, with funeral to follow. All funeral arrangements are being handled by the Thompson Memorial Home in Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made in his name to the Oceanic Fire Department in Rumson, NJ, or the Monmouth Church of Christ. For online condolences, please visit his memorial website at www.thompsonmemorial.net.