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John Power Obituary

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John M., the founder and senior partner of Power Law Firm LLP and a Jets season ticketholder for more than 40 years, died suddenly at his Hackensack home on April 2, 2014. He was 76. Born in Orleans, Vermont, he was the son of the late Dorothy Currier Power and Richard B. Power, a furniture maker. The first member of his family to attend college, he graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business, became a CPA, earned a J.D. from St. John's University School of Law and a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from the Graduate Division of NYU School of Law. He loved his work and helping people. Beloved husband of Mary Ann, he was the loving father of Stephen (Christine) and Douglas (Abigail), and the proud grandfather of Joshua, Alice Hope and Owen. John was the second of eight children. He is predeceased by brothers David and Thomas, and sisters Joanna and Kathleen. He is survived by brothers Lawrence (Edna) of Sebring, FL and Patrick (Helene) of Florham Park, NJ and a sister, Carol Marks (Elliott) of Raleigh, NC. His many nieces and nephews agree: He was a great man. John was an accomplished storyteller, loved a good debate, and lived every day to the fullest. One of Douglas and Stephen's childhood friends summed it up best: "In all these years, I don't remember a single time when I didn't have a great time with John." John got his Super Bowl win in 1969. His descendents remain hopeful. The funeral will begin on Monday at 9:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack at 11 AM with private cremation services. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-6 PM for visitation. In lieu of Flowers please make donations in John's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. BOX 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. To send condolences, get directions or for further info visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com

Published by The Record/Herald News on Apr. 5, 2014.
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John........Thinking about you, my friend! I can't believe it has been 7 years since you left this earth. John, you wouldn't believe how much this world has changed. Some changes are for the better........and some.........not so much! I wonder what your thoughts would be.........and what advice you would give. Remembering you fondly........and missing your keen sense of humor!

Nancy O'Toole

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March 30, 2021

Dear Friend Mary Ann--so very sorry to hear of the death of your dear John. My condolences to you and your family and special prayers for you during this difficult time. Mabel Galu

April 20, 2014

Our sincere condolences to MaryAnn and family. We were very fond of John, from mutual family events to his capable & thorough Trust work. Stay strong.

Ann & Stuart Arbeit

April 8, 2014

Wishing the Power family peace and hope and thinking of you all fondly. -Anne and David Fantini.

Anne & David Fantini

April 6, 2014

An accomplished storyteller, indeed. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor, and a gracious and generous spirit. You will be missed, dear friend.

Nancy and Patrick O'Toole

April 6, 2014

Mary Hilla and Mark Coslow

April 5, 2014

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April 5, 2014

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