83, Toms River, New Jersey
Jun 21, 1932 – Jun 18, 2016 (Age 83)
John "Jack" Ragan, Jr.
AGE: 83 • Toms River
John "Jack" Ragan, Jr. of Toms River passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick with his 2 sons by his side. He was just 3 days away from his 84th birthday. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Little Falls for 30 years, before moving to Brick Twp. then Toms River. Jack was involved with the Little Falls Athletic Club coaching his 2 sons in Baseball, Football and Basketball. He had a passion to coach and loved all of his players equally weather they were his star players or not. Prior to his retirement in 1996 he worked as a Elevator Constructor for 33 yrs. with Otis Elevators/Elevator constructors Union Local #1 New York. Jack installed 100's of Elevator's in the building that we all see in the Manhattan skyline especially the WORLD TRADE CENTER. He enjoyed playing Bocce Ball & Shuffle board in the GreenBiar Woodlands league's, he also enjoyed fishing, gardening and most of all his summer beach house in Ocean Beach Unit #1, Toms River. When his son Mark purchased the Corey & Corey Funeral Home in 1998 he loved working there with his son and all of the guys.
He was predeceased by a brother John 1929 and a sister Mary 2000. Surviving are his wife of 62 yrs Maryann; 2 sons Mark and his companion Carol Vitaro, of Rahway, Robert and his wife Marie of Little Falls; a brother Michael and his wife Jean of Union; a sister Ann McGurr of Rahway; his beloved grandchildren Mark, Robert Nicole & Danielle; his daughter in law Barbara Ragan and several nieces & nephews plus many friends.
Funeral service will be Thursday 9:30am from the Weatherhead & Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ thence to St. Luke's Catholic Church, Toms River for a 11:00am Funeral Liturgy. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation Wednesday 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sincere condolences goes out to the Ragan family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of John.
June 24, 2016 | NJ
Dear Mrs Ragan, Mark, Rob & family
I'm so sorry to for your loss!!! Mr. Ragan was such a sweet man, dedicated husband & great father!! Cherish all of your memories!! My prayers & thoughts are with you!!! May god give all of you strength In this difficult time!!!
Michelle Markowski
June 23, 2016 | Wayne, NJ
This is the perfect picture of Uncle Jack.... just the way all of us will remember this sweet, kind man. I'm sorry my work schedule would not allow me to fly up from Florida for his funeral. My very best to the entire family. Love always....
Diane Honecker
June 21, 2016 | Marco Island, FL
I'm saddened to hear of Mr. Ragan's passing. He was a great neighbor and a joy to be around. My deepest condolences to all.
Jack Lauterhahn
June 21, 2016 | Hopatcong, NJ
Will miss seeing him from our kitchen window tenderly tending to his flowers. Will miss him on date night when the bread basket is too full. Will miss his twinkle- eyed smile when he joked with Mary Ann with a bit of mischief in his eyes. Will miss his kind ways. He was the best neighbor one could have.
Terry & Frank Stramka
June 20, 2016 | Toms River, NJ
