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JOHN JOSEPH DIFFLEY
AGE: 79 LAKEWOOD
John Joseph Diffley, 79, of Lakewood, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Kimball Medical Center. He was born on Christmas Day in 1930. After the unfortunate passing of his mother during childbirth, John was raised and loved by his aunt and uncle. John was the former owner of Murray's Tavern in Lakewood for over 40 years. The Tavern was started by his late aunt and uncle and passed down to John in the mid 60's. It was well-known as a local historical gathering place and enjoyed by many in Lakewood. John also spent many years as a volunteer firefighter in Lakewood. He also served in the U.S. Navy in Lakehurst as a radar technician from 1953- 1957. He was a devoted member of St. Mary of Lake Roman Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jilda R. Goodman Diffley; also survived by two daughters, Catherine and Mary Anne; three grandchildren; and stepson, Rory Goodman.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11 at the D'Elia Funeral Home, Route 70 and Vermont Avenue, Lakewood. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12 at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery.
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Daniel Jacobs
March 18, 2010
Catherine & Mary Anne,
I am sorry for your loss, if you need anything please email or friend me on facebook.
Dan
Christina Byrne
March 10, 2010
With Sincere Sympathy to Jilda and John's Daughters on his passing.
Remembered with Fondness.
May He rest in peace.
Christina Byrne (Nee Diffley)
First Cousin of John's.
Marcella Mallick
March 10, 2010
To Jilda and John’s daughters, Catherine and Mary Anne and to all those who have loved and shared John’s Life.
I met him when he came to Ireland and we have shared many phone calls in the intervening years. He was a lovely man and I am delighted to have met and known him. He was another link in the chain of the Diffley Clan from Cloneagh and bore the proud name well. I will miss him and our conversations.
May God Grant Him Eternal Rest and Peace.
Slan Go Foil (Goodbye for now)
Marcella Mallick.
March 9, 2010
With deepest sympathy
Paddy,Patricia,John and Emma O'Byrne
Rathangan Co. Kildare
Ireland
With fond memories of John's visit to Ireland and to Clooneagh, Bornacoola Co. Leitrim
Teresa Leogue-Moran
March 9, 2010
To all who mourn John and are saddened by his passing we send our thoughts and prayers. John was grandson of John and Kate Diffley of Cloneagh Dromad Co Leitrim Ireland, His cousins in Leitrim are thinking of you all at this time. Slán abhaile Sean God rest you
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