George E. "Pete" Jones Jr.

Pete would always stop by at the Plainfield Public Library, where I have worked the past 34 years and he knew my mother, Bernice Paglia, always asking bout her. He was a very friendly person and I'm glad I got to know him. He will be missed.

When I was much younger and our family lived in Plainfield, Pete was close friends with my father, Walter Herz. I have many childhood memories of both of our families at the Unitarian church on Park Avenue, of cocktail parties at our house where Pete and Joce would always be in attendance, and, most importantly, of the regular bridge games Pete and my Dad participated in with, I think, Art Neumann and Harold Yood, among others. These games were quite serious and both Pete and my dad were, I...

He was there for a every, single, holiday dinner we served to our neighbors at the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. He brought his own knife and carved countless turkeys, hams, and chickens on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. He was there, waiting for me, to help set up each holiday. I found this Walt Whiman quote that just spoke about Pete: "This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one who asks, stand up for the stupid...

Pete was a wonderful friend.Deb and I always enjoyed seeing at Breakfast on Friday an on our ride to Beacon on Sunday. We will deeply miss Pete. Our condolencesto his family. Jim & Deb Weiler

Pete was also an ICONIC Marine veteran of one of our toughest Marine Corps campaigns. 27 Medals of Honor were won on Iwo Jima where he fought and was wounded. Our Marine Corps team is honored to be present on Saturday and we will insure he has all the appropriate honors and our eternal respect. Semper Fi Marine Rest In Peace Pete Gasiewicz Marine Bugler North Jersay

Pete, my neighbor for many years, will always be remembered for his great services to the Plainfield community. He positively impacted many many lives and his legacy lives on. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Warm regards. Dr. Inez P. Durham

Such a charming man, with a twinkle and an eye for the ladies. We often joked about how he in succession escorted two of the most beautiful women from FUSP after his wife's passing. We'll never forget him.

Pete Jones was a wonderful asset to the Neighborhood House Association. His curiosity and wealth of knowledge will be missed. Fontella Best Board President