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John Piantanida Obituary

John R. "Jack" Piantanida

AGE: 79 • Howell

John R. "Jack" Piantanida, 79, of Howell, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at home. Born in Long Branch, Jack spent most of his life in West Long Branch. Jack served in the National Guard then worked in the family business, "Shore Landscaping Service" where he became a partner. He was a member of the Eatontown Elks Lodge #2402. His favorite pastimes were spending time with family, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and listening to country music. Jack was also an avid golfer for many years.

Predeceased by his beloved wife of 31 years, Jennie (Chidnese) Piantanida; parents, Jack L. Piantanida and Eunice (Hurley) Piantanida; daughter, Eunice (Piantanida) Whitesell; longtime companion, Beverley Neale; sister, Grace Arnold; and brother, Gary Piantanida. Survived by in Jack's words, "the best son and daughter a father could hope for," son, John (Jack) Piantanida and his wife Charlene; daughter and caregiver, Cindy Gil and husband Brian; beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Whitesell, Stephanie and Alan Sniffen, John R. Piantanida II, Courtney, Danny and Emily Gil, Heather Turner and Chelsea Ceaglio; great- grandchildren, Glen Morris III and Addison Sniffen. Jack is also survived by three brothers, James, Donald, and Robert Piantanida and sister, Cara Massaro. Extended family, Beverly's son and daughter-in-law, Richie and Carol Neale, children, Richie Jr. and Renee (Neale) DaSilva, grandchildren, Jack and Richie DaSilva.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 at Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, West Long Branch. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Aug. 31, 2013.
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Thank you all for your kind words and support during this difficult time,
The Piantanida family

September 12, 2013

Dear Jack I'am happy that your out of pain and in a beautiful place,but iam not happy that you had to leave us!! I miss you already!!! thank You for being in my life and you will always be in my heart. Love Carol

Carol Neale

September 4, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all during this time.

Frankie Oshiro

September 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Jack grew up with our dad and remained a wonderful dear friend to him all of these years. He will be missed.
With Love,

The Children of Bill Evans

September 1, 2013

Great Uncle Jack, Thank you for all you have done for my Grandparents and Mom and Dad. You will be sorely missed. Jackie, Cindy and family our heart felt condolences.

Paul Berlin

August 31, 2013

Jack I'm so sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in our prayers!

Mike Spano

August 31, 2013

Jack,

You were a good man. The days will feel a little longer for your friends, now that you have gone.

We will raise a glass (and maybe a little hell) in your honor. Cheers, until it's time for everyone to meet again.

Love to you and your family.

August 31, 2013

To the entire Piantanida family;

Jack and I grew up together on Dixon Avenue, in the Shadow Lawn section of Ocean Township. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. May the Lord give all of you the strength to get through this very difficult time. God Bless! Janet Garrity Bressler, Fairfax Station, VA.

August 31, 2013

Uncle Jackie, you were and are still a wonderful man. your body may be gone but your spirit remains with us all. Your love, kindness and wisdom will be with me forever.

Taffy Pease

August 31, 2013

Jack,Charlene and Family. Sorry to hear of your dads passing. Stay strong. God Bless all of you.

Ralph Napolitano

August 31, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 31, 2013

Jack we will always have you in our hearts you were a wonderful man,and will be missed very much.Love you always,MaryAnn & Jimmy

MaryAnn & Jimmy Piantanida

August 31, 2013

Uncle Jack we Love you, you are a man's man.

walter mistyhn

August 31, 2013

You may have left us on this earth but you will live every singe day in our hearts. We loved you more then you could ever know Pop.

Charlene Piantanida

August 31, 2013

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