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J. Fletcher Creamer

J. Creamer Obituary

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J. Fletcher Sr., age 85, of Park Ridge, died Friday, March 30, 2012. Born in Teaneck, he lived Saddle River and also enjoyed his home in Spring Lake, NJ.
Fletch joined the US Navy and served in the Pacific Theater of World War II and during the Korean Conflict.
Fletch was presently Chairman of J. Fletcher Creamer & Son., Inc.; also had many business affiliations including: past Director of Commerce & Industry Association of NJ and was the Chairman from 1984 to 1985; Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Action. He was also: a member of the Fort Lee Fire Department where he served a term as Chief; Director of the Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce; Finance Chairman of Bergen County under Governor Tom Kean; a member of the Board of Governors of Hackensack University Medical Center; Commissioner of Hackensack Meadowlands Development; Commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority; Honorary Member of Bergen County Police Chief's Association; Founding member and Director of the 200 Club of Bergen County; Finance Chairman and Director of D.A.R.E. New Jersey; President and Charter member of Hudson Tuna Club; Charter Member of Palisades Park/Fort Lee No. 2475 BPOE; Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 2342; member of the American Legion Post; Member of the Fort Lee Athletic Club; and Chairman of the Holiday Beagle Club. Fletch also received many Awards and Honors including: Man of the Year from the Bergen County Boy Scouts of America; the De La Salle Award from Paramus Catholic Boys High School; CYO Big Guy of the Year; First Honoree of the 200 Club of Bergen County; Man of the Year from the Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce; Man of the Year from the Boat Jumpers; Man of the Year from D.A.R.E.; Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Foundation for Free Enterprise; and Inducted into the Construction Hall of Fame of the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association.
Fletch is survived by his sons Fletch, Jr. and his wife Edie of Wyckoff, Glenn and his wife Leigh of Saddle River, and Dale and his wife Nadine of Ramsey; ten grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Fletch was predeceased by his wife Kissie in 2011 and their son Jeffrey in 1989.
Visiting hours will be Monday 2-7 PM, at the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect St., Midland Park, NJ. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday 9:30 AM at the Church of the Nativity. A private Entombment will follow the mass. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff.
www.vpfh.com.
In lieu of Flowers Memorial contributions in memory of Fletch may be made to the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, Jeffrey M. Creamer Trauma Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 or Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Mar. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Creamer

24 Entries

Brian Hegarty

April 7, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Creamer Family - truly an Icon who gave back in so many ways and who will be greatly missed.
Brian Hegarty
Engineer of Construction
Port Authority

peter mancini

April 6, 2012

My condolensces to the entire Creamer family.

Pat Di Sciascio Rose

April 5, 2012

My father was August "Roxy" Di Sciascio and he worked for your company in the late 60's, early 70's as a crane operator and shop foreman. I want to let you know how much my father respected him and the rest of your family. He spoke so highly of your father and his sons. May he rest in peace.

April 3, 2012

My deepest condolensces to the family. I first met Fletch through my father-in-law Ben Bern and became closer to him through our mutual involvement in the Republican Club, the 200Club and various charitable matters. He was a good friend and I will miss him.

Arnold Litt

Clark Gould

April 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you my dear old friend. Know you're in a better place reunited with Kissie, Jeff and so many others. I will carry with me always so many fond memories of past times and the special bond we had. Will see you again at sun down.

Conrad Napoli

April 3, 2012

Dear Fletch and family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Dad.

Lori Jackson

April 2, 2012

Dear Fletch, Glenn, Dale and families,
My husband, Frank, would have been saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Now they are together talking over good times. I always enjoyed Frank's stories of his Water Co. / Creamer experiences. I pray that good memories as well as family and friends will be your peace during this difficult time. God Bless.

Greer C Galgano

April 2, 2012

My condolence to the Crammer Family you all we carry on his name with great respect and dignity .

Susan Sardi

April 2, 2012

Sincere sympathies from my family. I have not seen Uncle Fletch in a few years. My grandson, Schuyler remembers the helicopter ride he took a few years ago. This is the reason he is going into Aviation. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

April 1, 2012

My condolances to the Creamer family. Fletcher was a gentleman to all. James and Michael McDermott

Joe Berkowitz

April 1, 2012

My condolances to the Creamer family. I consider myself privileged to have known Fletch...he was an incredible man!

Linda Bankerd

April 1, 2012

We send our sympathy at this time of your loss. Although I have not seen Uncle Fletch for quite some time, I have very fond memories of him. I have never forgotten the fishing pole he gave to our son Jason. I have many fond childhood memories of time my cousin Mary and I spent with Kissie, Fletch, Fletchie and Glen during summers in New Jersey.

Kelly Lundquist

March 31, 2012

May God bless all of you in this most difficult time. Sr. was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him....

Jay Alpert

March 31, 2012

My most sincere condolences to the Creamer family. Fletch was the consummate gentleman who was always a man of his word. His attributes were passed on to his sons who should always remember what a terrific human being that he was.

Frank O'Shea

March 31, 2012

Sorry to hear the news. Condolences to the Creamer family. He was a very generous person and great community servant and businessman.

ronald verni

March 31, 2012

A great loss to the State of New Jersey,When I worked for Palestroni Properties Fletcher Creamer was always there to lend a piece of equipment to GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT.God Bless

Jim & JoAnn Carney

March 31, 2012

To the Creamer family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your Dad.

March 31, 2012

Dear Fletch and Family,
Our heart felt sympathies on the loss of your Dad. He was a remarkable man and his legacy will live on always through his Sons and their families.
Our Thoughts and Prayers,
Your Friends,
Jan Gaccione & Carmine Teta

Pat and Len Johnsen

March 31, 2012

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend Fletch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Creamer family.

Kathie Malloy-Jackson

March 31, 2012

To the Creamer families: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Fletch. My father ("Eddie" Malloy) worked for Creamer starting in the 50's and was honored to have had the privilege of working with Fletch. May you all be comforted by your great memories of such a wonderful and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless you all. The Malloy family

James Manzo

March 31, 2012

A truly great influnce in the industry.You will be missed.

Linda & Nick Michaels

March 31, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 31, 2012

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend Fletch. May he and Kissie spend time together in Heaven.

Len and Pat Johnsen (Murrells Inlet, SC)

michele dacosta

March 31, 2012

Our sincerest sympaty goes out to fletch and edy creamer and family,love the dacosta fanily.

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