Joseph A. Christman Jr.

1944 - 2018

Joseph A. Christman Jr.

Ocean Township - Joseph A. Christman Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Monday, August 27, 2018, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Shrewsbury, NJ. He then lived in Holmdel, NJ for 40 years before moving to Cedar Village in Ocean Township, NJ. Joseph was a 50 year member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitters Industry of the United States and Canada, and was a member of the Local 9 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. Joseph and his brothers, John and Jim, founded JAC, Inc. Industrial Mechanical Contracting Company in Red Bank, which brought them much pride and joy for 40 years.

Joseph had many interests and accomplishments throughout his extraordinary life. He played football for Red Bank High School, was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed golf, skiing, collecting antique guns, going to the Sea Bright beach, as well as spending time with his beloved dog, Arthur. Joseph was active and passionate in his community, and was well known as a great neighbor and cherished friend. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, helped to establish the Holmdel First Aid Squad, and led a Survival Backpacking excursion with the Holmdel Boy Scouts to the top of Mount Katadhin in the state of Maine.

He was predeceased by his dear first wife, Joyce Conklin Christman, and his sister, Joan Christman. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Thorne Christman, his children; Kimberly Christman, Heather and her husband Peter Sheehan, Joseph Christman III and his significant other, Tanya Yaghooti, and Jennifer and her husband Christopher Aumack; as well as his beloved grandchildren, MacKenzie and Dillon Sheehan. He is also survived by his siblings John and his wife Kim Christman, Jim and his wife Lisa Christman, Jan and her husband Edmondo Abbrezsesse, Judy and her husband Jeff Johnson, as well as many nieces and nephews; all of whom were very dear to his heart.

A memorial service honoring Joseph will be held on Sunday, September 23, from 2pm-4pm in the Clubhouse of Cedar Village at Ocean, located at 14 Sequoia Parkway, Ocean, NJ 07712. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.