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Nathan Deering Obituary
AGE: 79 • Plainfield
Nathan Frederick Deering passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Haven Hospice, JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Born on November 3, 1932 in Knoxville, Tenn. to the late Norman and Anna Deering. He was the third of six children. Nathan joined Rogers Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville at an early age and was an active member of the church until he left for college. Nathan graduated from Austin High School in Knoxville and later received a B.S. degree from Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia. While in high school and at Hampton University he excelled in basketball. He was a member of a tram that was inducted into the Hampton University Basketball Hall of Fame. Nathan was also a member of the ROTC at Hampton.
Nathan married Niataja Valentine in 1958 and moved to East Orange, New Jersey to start their life together. To this union was born three children, Cheryl Lynn, Eric Norman and Scott Earl.
Nathan taught for thirty-five years in New Jersey's Essex County Vocational and Technical Schools serving the youth in Newark. He served as head soccer coach for Bloomfield Tech and led the team to a 1976 county championship. He coached soccer teams in the Plainfield area for a number of years. In addition, he served as the Commissioner of the Plainfield Optimist Club's Soccer League. Nathan attended the United Church of Christ-Congregational in Plainfield, N.J.
Nathan was preceded in death by his brother Reverend DePriest Deering; his sister Kay Frances Deering and his niece Charmaine Deering all of Los Angeles, California.
Nathan is survived by his devoted wife Niataja; his daughter Cheryl Deering of Plainfield, N.J.; Eric Deering of Somerset, New Jersey; Scott (Michelle) Deering of Somerset, New Jersey; granddaughters Faith and Cassandra; his sisters Jerelene (David) Wells of Los Angeles, California, Evelyn (Joe) Jackson of North Brunswick, New Jersey; Dennis (Annie) Deering of Cambria Heights, N.Y.; his sister-in-law Arnette Deering of Los Angeles, California, countless nieces, nephews, and other relative and friends.
Nathan was a devoted husband, loving father and a kind, caring, generous person to all who knew him. He will live in our hearts forever.
The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nathan Deering's name to Haven Hospice, 65 James Street, Post Office Box 3059, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3659.
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John McCormick
September 3, 2013
A man who knew that actions speak louder than words. As a Student Of Mr. Deering at Bloomfield Tech (1972-1976) you kind of just wanted to earn his respect. He was often thought of by me through the years with his "Today Is The Day Of Reckonning McCormick". Am truly sorry i never contacted him later in life. As many have said his caring and warmth will live on in all whom he touched. I'll try my best to "Carry The Torch". John J. McCormick
John Snyder
October 23, 2012
I just learned of Nat's passing on Sunday and was deeply saddened. He was my mentor (voluntarily) when I started my teaching career at Bloomfield Tech in 1975 and later we both taught at Newark Tech. He was a fine man and a dear friend. I also fondly remember him coming to cover my classes when my wife went into labor for the birth of both of our daughters. He will be greatly missed.
Rob Sherlock
September 14, 2012
Reading Mr. Deering's obituary brougth back memories of my student years at Bloomfield Tech in the early 60's and what a kind and gentle man he was. My condolences to his family.
Gerald Vizzone
September 10, 2012
To the Deering family, I had Mr. Deering
for a teacher at Bloomfield Tech back in 1960 Great man an teacher.May he rest in peace.
September 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Inez Durham
September 9, 2012
May GOD grant Courage and faith to the family.
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