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John Lee Obituary
Spring Lake Heights
John Bernard Lee Jr., of Spring Lake Heights, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born and raised in Jersey City, he graduated from St. Peter's Preparatory School in that city. John received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, where he graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to graduate from Harvard Law School, cum laude, and was admitted to the Bar in New York and Washington, D.C. He joined a law firm in New York City and lived in Manhattan for some years before moving to Newport City and then to Spring Lake Heights. John's favorite shore place was Sandy Hook, where he loved to identify and observe the native flora and fauna and their interactions and interdependence on land, sea, and each other.
Surviving are his parents, John and Marie McTighe Lee of Spring Lake Heights and a sister, Jessica, of Washington, D.C.
Funeral arrangements are private. The O'Brien Funeral Home, Wall, is in charge of arrangements.
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anthony azzarto S.J.
July 29, 2022
Prep for Life. John was an outstanding student and young man at Prep. He is with the lord in heaven
ken maloney
August 30, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Jessica:
I am very sorry for your loss. John and I were good friends in high school. He was one of the brightest and funniest guys I knew. May he rest in peace.
August 29, 2011
Hello. A few friends of John from school and the neighborhood have asked for a service here at Prep. We will have a prayer service on September 10 at 12 noon at Prep. The group will then convene afterwards at Doriens near the mass. All are invited. Thanks, Tony Azzarto S..J.
Daniel Baumgartner
August 9, 2011
Dear Lee Family, I am very sorry for your loss. My memories of him at the Prep were good ones, he was a fine fellow and will be missed.
George Demetriades
August 8, 2011
My condolences....I remember John from Prep...always a nice guy...funny...class A...
Joe Michalik
August 7, 2011
My condolences to the Lee Family in the loss of John.
Frank Free
August 6, 2011
Lee family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. John and I had most of our classes together at Prep but I may not have seen him much after graduation. That really is a great picture of John, just how I remember him – a wise-cracking super-genius with many interests - a renaissance man, as Tom said. My condolences. May John rest in peace.
Thomas Mauriello
August 5, 2011
John was a close friend at St. Al's Grammar School and St. Peter's Prep. John was a unique and complete person -true friend, scholar, unequaled wit, off-the-charts bright, rennaisance man, and bon vivant. Some may not know that he founded the (completely fictional) Cave Canem Society at Prep. (It means "Beware of Dog" in Latin.) We shared Giant games, Keith Jarrett at Carnegie Hall, and drives to Prep in his vintage white Mustang. I was lucky enough to live across the street from him on Bentley Ave. My sincere condolences, Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Jessica.
john richardson
August 5, 2011
Very sad news indeed.
Couldn't ask for a better classmate-funny, smart, interesting, a great presence in our world.
J. Richardson Prep '79
Tom Conroy
August 5, 2011
I remember John from high school as a smart, nice person. My condolences to his family.
john richardson
August 5, 2011
Very sad news indeed.
Couldn't ask for a better classmate-funny, smart, a truly great presence in our class.
John Richardson-Prep '79
Nick Lembesis
August 5, 2011
Sorry for your loss. John was a great guy. Nick Lembesis, Prep 79'
Daniel Mikolay
August 5, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Lee,
I was truly saddened to hear of John’s passing on the 3rd. John was a wonderful friend through out the years we grew up on Jewett Ave and then on to Prep and then afterwards. I often think about the childhood experiences I shared with John and Billy (McDonough) running through the back yards and playing football from sewer plate to sewer plate are but a few that I cherish. My family will keep you and John in our prayers. Daniel Mikolay
ANTHONY AZZARTO s.j.
August 4, 2011
Lee family: So sorry to hear about John's death. I taught him at Prep and he was bright, responsible and caring. We will remember him and the family at Mass. If I can be of help please let me know. In the Lord, Fr. Tony azzarto s.J. Alumni chaplain
August 4, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lee, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. No words could ease your pain. Mrs. Lee, I was a Biology student of yours at LHS ('67-'71) and babysat both John and Jessica. You are all in my prayers. JoAnn (Bigg) Price, RN, MS
August 4, 2011
So Sorry to hear this news. Rest in peace John.
Brian Callahan
Jersey City and Prep Friend
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