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John D. Naughright IV

97, Long Valley, New Jersey

Age 97

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John D. Naughright, IVAGE: 97 • Long ValleyJohn D. Naughright, IV passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Thursday, March 31, 2011. A lifelong resident born in his Naughright, Long Valley, NJ home. A humble and private man who'd never boast. He loved God, life, friends and family most. John...

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Jay and family....
We would like to extend to you our
deepest condolences on the loss of
your father.
Mr. Naughright was a wonderful, kind and caring man as well as a great school teacher at High Bridge High School.
We got to talk with him about the memories from our time at High Bridge
High School when he attended our class
reunion two years ago. We will miss
seeing him there at future reunions.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
and just...

John Naughright IV was my uncle

I have known Mr. Naughright since 1953 or 1954 (I know I was in 2nd grade at the time) when my parents rented their farm in Naughright. I went to school with Jay D., however, he was a bit younger than I. I knew His beloved wife Virginia and always remember when caroling around Christmas she always had us in for Hot Chocolate. When I would return to NJ I would always try to make a point of visiting with Mr. Naughright as he was one of the warmest, caring people I know. Hopefully he is at...

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was the last of the true gentlemen. He was funny, kind, and interesting. A true American. He loved his family, his country, and his toys. He was my friend, and I will miss his smiles.

I have known John Naughright for over 35 years and never have I heard him say anything negative about anyone. John was a teacher, a football coach, a ham radio operator, a realtor, and a pilot, but I knew him as a friend and a person with the highest standards of decency and honesty. For me I can say that it was a real privilege to have known John and to be able to call him a friend! He was the ROCK of Long Valley and will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend and may the "Perpetual...

Mr. Naughright was a wonderful teacher and person and I am so proud to have been one of his students and so happy to have seen him again just a few years ago at our reunion. He will be missed but is now at peace and lived and long and fullfilling life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time but memories will live forever!
Lynn (Severance) Jones

Mr Naughright was my favorite teacher in high school. He was the nicest man, and I will never forget him. I spoke to him at a class reunion in 1994 and he was the same warm person I had remembered. May he rest in peace.

We had the pleasure of speaking to John at the HBHS reunion last year-he was a great teacher and friend.

Rest in peace, Mr. Naughright. You were by far the most caring and compassionate teacher I have ever known. You made everyone in your class feel as though they could succeed in whatever they chose to do with their lives. It was truly a blessing to have known and been instructed by you. Thank you.