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John Joseph McVetty
Westwood - John Joseph McVetty, 73, of Westwood, NJ, entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2019. Mr. McVetty was born in New York, NY to Robert F. McVetty, Sr. and Ellen T. McVetty, and grew up in West New York, NJ.
He earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Manhattan College in 1967 and was a Civil Engineer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for over 40 years. He was a survivor of 9/11.
John will be deeply missed by his wife, Angie; his mother-in-law Ruth; his daughter Sandy, son-in-law Lorenz, and grandson Alexander, of Poughkeepsie, NY; and his daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Jim, and grandsons John and Jason, of Jersey City, NJ. He is predeceased by his twin brother, Robert, and by his parents.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Thursday, May 9 from 4-7PM. The Funeral Service celebrating John's life will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 10 at 11AM, followed by the committal service at Westwood Cemetery, Westwood, NJ. Becker-funeralhome.com
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Dear John.
Not a day goes by where you are not remembered and missed.
As ever,
Peg
Peggy K Schunk
Friend
May 16, 2022
John, Now Nana has come to keep you company. Safe Passage to you both. Missing you always.
Peggy Schunk
Friend
May 2, 2021
John, I know you are looking down with pride at your legacy. Your brave family is strong with everlasting heart. We miss you every day as we focus on the important things, with peace that lives on.
Peggy K. Schunk
Friend
May 1, 2020
I am deeply sorry for your loss Angie. It was always a pleasure to be in John's company when we worked together in the Tenant Services Division of the WTD. He was very special and always brightened up your day. One of the best.My heart goes out to you and your family.Sincerely,Maria Luongo
May 10, 2019
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 7, 2019
May this candle burn brightly as our love for you continues to glow from your legacy of light you made in our lives.❤
Peggy K. Schunk
May 7, 2019
John was a devoted twin brother, a dedicated husband to his beloved Angie, a loving son-in-law to Ruth, a kind and supportive father to Jennifer and Sandy, a wonderful father-in-law to Jim and Lorenz and a jovial grandpa for JB, Jason and Alex. He was a proud uncle. He loved his family and many cats throughout his life. John survived both Twin Towers events in 1993 and again on 9/11. He found the courage to continue his work in NYC until it was time to retire. His great wit will be sorely missed. John was a special man and a tremendous friend. He cared with all his heart and took care of those around him. May you Rest In Peace, dear John, without any suffering. Much love, Peg, Billy and Kay.
Peggy K. Schunk
May 7, 2019
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