John Edward Chubb

CHUBB, JOHN EDWARD, 61, of Avalon, NJ, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home. Born in Ridley Park, PA, he summered in Avalon for 30 years before moving there permanently. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Avalon. He was currently serving as President of the National Association of Independent Schools in Washington D.C. John devoted his career to education reform, working closely with teachers in K-12 schools with a focus on issues of importance to schools leaders and policymakers. As both a thought leader and innovative practitioner, John made substantial contributions to all levels of American education. John was passionate about many things, but most enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach and on his boat. John also loved playing golf and wine tasting in Napa, California. John enjoyed listening to great music and accumulated decades of musical trivia knowledge that he often shared with family and friends. John is survived by his wife, Angela K. Chubb; his children, Adam John (Meredith) Chubb, Rachel Ruth (Edwin) Burke, and Rebecca Joyce (Lennie) Foxwell; his stepchildren, Courtney Rachelle Padrnos, Hunter Spencer Padrnos, and Hannah Gabrielle Padrnos; his parents, John Elmer and Dorothy Mae Chubb; his grandchildren, Nicholas Adam Chubb, Madison Karen Chubb, and Dean Edwin Burke; and his brothers and sister, Ron (Tennie) Chubb, Willard Chubb, and Karen (Greg) Mulvaney. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Avalon, 3344 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ. Interment will be private. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005.