Forked River, New Jersey
Age 91
John E. TurnerAGE: 91 • Forked RiverJohn E. Turner, 91, of Forked River, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015. John spent 35 years as a firefighter for Ladder One, Trenton before retiring as Captain in 1985. Born in Trenton, he resided in Hamilton Twp. before moving to Forked River in 1970. John...
Read MoreLinda & Karen, I think of your Mon and Dad often. I remember all the great times we had with them. At the Hamilton home or down the shore. They were always fun to be with and your Dad like to dance!! Take care Love Ellen Metzger
Ellen Mertzger
February 22, 2024 | Friend
since I am an Honor Guard at Washington Crossing National Cemetery and will serve today I will salute him at our first service. John was a good fireman and a great guy.
Bill Paradiso
February 11, 2021 | Hamilton | Coworker
I was sad to run across this obit of the father of a neighborhood friend from years ago. Karen, it seems like a world ago when we were kids enjoying sleep overs and birthday parties on Cuyler Ave.! I live in Arizona now but still recall the days of my youth when we didn't have a care in the world! Praying for you and your family!
Jill Hughes
March 25, 2015 | Glendale, AZ
My sincere condolences Linda and Karen in the passing of your dad. You used to live a door away from me on Quinton Ave. in Trenton, then I caught up with him and Ann at the TFD. He was a great guy and friend. Your memories will keep John's spirit alive in your hearts.
Dee Pagnani
February 20, 2015 | Groveville, NJ
Linda, Karen & Family - Captain Turner was a great leader, and took great pride in the fact that he had so many men from his crews become officers. He not only was my captain, we also became long time fishing buddies and friends, for many years.
He will be greatly missed. RIP Cap
Norm & Ellen Metzger
Norm & Ellen Metzger
February 18, 2015 | Newfoundland, PA
Sorry to hear of johns pasing,I was on my computer yesterday looking for his address to contack him.We wer cousins,Bless you and your families.Lloyd Mullen,Foley Alabama
February 18, 2015
I worked for Big John at Ladder 1 for a few years until I got promoted. There never was a better teacher or role model. He was a real stand up guy.
Joe Lenhardt
February 17, 2015
Linda and David - I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. Although I am now retired, I remember John (and Ann) so well from Capital Cardiology. John kept us entertained from the moment he walked in the door! We always looked forward to seeing them both. I can only imagine how he kept everyone laughing at the fire house. Joan Silverman
February 17, 2015
He was & always will be the hero of my heart. I was blessed to have him as my father.
Karen Turner-Miller
February 17, 2015 | Southampton, NJ
