John O. Olsen
AGE: 67 • Keyport
John O. Olsen, 67, of Keyport, passed away, Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at home. He was born in Long Branch and was a lifelong resident of Keyport, residing at his current address since 1952. John was a Keyport High School graduate 1967 Valedictorian and received his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers in 1971. John's father started Olsen Boat Works in Keyport in 1949. John took over the family business in 1973 and between him and his dad, they built 220 16' to 42' custom wood boats. John served over 20 years as chairman of the Keyport Harbor Commission.
John was predeceased by his parents, Olav G. and Vera Teresa (Nymark) Olsen. He is survived by his brother, Arthur Olsen and his wife Susan of Atlantic Highlands; a close friend, Terri Kurimski of Union Beach; a niece, Kristin Olsen-Pyne and her husband Robert of Jersey City; a nephew, Stephen Olsen of Old Bridge; and many great friends and neighbors. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2016, from 3-7PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735; and Monday, November 21, 2016, 10:30AM, with an 11AM service at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Gifts may be made in memory of John to the St. John's United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, NJ 07730 or the Food Bank of Monmouth Ocean County, www.foodbankmoc.org. To post a condolence to the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.
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John and family, Best times I had were at the Olsen family marina where i recently found out my father in law had a boat built 40 + something years ago. Had the best times with John and Artie. RIP John
Raymond Iorio
November 13, 2023
When I put my first DeVries Lentsch Dutch built wooden sloop on its mooring at the Keyport Yacht club in 1976 I walked over to Olsen's and introduced
myself to John and asked if he would take care of my mooring and haul her at the end of the season. We struck up a friendship that lasted
all these years.
I really enjoyed just stopping in and chatting with the guys, John, Jonathan and Mark,and talking about boats. John was a wonderful person and I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. He is missed by many.
Gary Korkala
Gary Korkala
November 13, 2022
John, I hope you are getting fair winds and good sailing up there.
-Ray Iorio
Ray Iorio
November 11, 2022
RIP John....
Raymond Iorio
December 9, 2018
My condolences to Art, Sue and family. Many fond memories will live on in my heart; quarters for pepsi's out of the old soda machine, shooting baskets outside the shop, shooting pool and racing cars in the basement, crabbing off the pileings, learning to water ski behind the "orange screamer", christmas cookies and Glogg shared by the neighborhood at the Olsen christmas celebration, and later, a couple dinners to just catch up. You will live in the hearts of many. May you rest in peace.
Debra Pecyno
November 22, 2016
John was a truly remarkable person.
I first met John when I started keeping my boat at the Olsen yard in 1982. Since that time I think I have talked to John about 40 times, the last time was two weeks ago when we talked about the NMHA Rendez Vous and pipe lines.
The special thing about John is that I think I can remember most, if not all, of the conversations I have had with John. To me, to meet John in the yard or anywhere else always was a special treat.
I always felt like there was more meaning and insight in talking to John than just about any person I have met. And even weirder, the conversations generally started with boats, which is always good, but then drifted into completely unexpected spots and then ended with a wry and insightful comment by John. Our conversations were never very long, but they always gave me food for thought on my way home.
I will miss John. I am at a loss.
I am sure his family and his many friends will miss him even more and I wish all of them strength and John's grace.
Rik van Hemmen
November 21, 2016
Our condolences to Artie and his family. The best job I ever had was working there with John, Olav and Kenny. I learned so much and will never forget them. I will miss my visit to the boat yard on my trips to NJ.
David Zitzmann
November 21, 2016
My condolences to the family. John was a great person and took very good care of me and my boat for years. I am heart broken he will not be there to help me in the future. You don't find many people with his type of personality. My boat, Lil Provo, will also miss the care he gave her. God Bless and may the lord opens his arms to you.
Jim Ashworth
November 19, 2016
Prayers of comfort for John's brother and his family and to those who's life John touched in some way. He was a great neighbor.
Doug and Karen Sutphin
November 18, 2016
John, you we always a good friend to all of us in the commercial fishing world. You will be missed greatly. RIP.
November 18, 2016
Ken B. When I bought my house across the street from John in 1998 I was a little nervous.a first time homebuyer...I found out that he was a big NJ devils fan..he made me feel right at home.i knew I had made the right choice. Also JD worked for John and I knew JD from our days touring with the grateful dead. I now had a new and old brother for life.. Artie and John and I went to many games together..we could always talk sports..winning 2 Stanley cups in 2000 and 2003 I know were some our nicest times..there is now a big hole in my heart and god will heal..rest in peace brother..Ken B.
ken b
November 17, 2016
Gary Korkala
November 17, 2016
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