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John Glab Obituary

John L. Glab

AGE: 81 • Wall

John L. Glab 81, of Wall, NJ died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Care One at Wall. Born in South Belmar, NJ John was a lifelong resident of Wall Township. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was in the Navy CeeBees. John was a member of the Hanover Golf Club and the Dawn Patrol at Bel Aire Golf Club. He worked for the Township of Wall as sanitation and recycling Forman for many years until his retirement.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years; Cynthia F. Glab, his children; Deborah, Douglas, Susan and John, 2 brothers; Donald and Ronald. He also leaves his 8 grandchildren; Sandra, Kenny, Kelly, Justin, Jessica, Brandilyn, Matthew, Jacob and 2 great grandchildren; Vinnie and Olivia.

Visiting will be Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A funeral service will be held Thursday, 12:30 PM at the funeral home, followed by burial in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family c/o O'Brien Funeral Home to defray funeral costs. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Dec. 16, 2014.

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Kevin Forker

December 10, 2024

Miss playing golf with you John !!! Never forgot in !! Miss U buddy!!

Jackie Goslin Davin

December 29, 2014

I grew up with John. As grammar school classmates at West Belmar we lived just a few feet from each other. He was so kind when my Mom passed a way and helpful too. RIP John. My condolences to his whole family. Sincerely, Jackie Goslin Davin

Carole (Britton) Hines

December 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Uncle John very much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Forker

December 16, 2014

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

William spayd

December 16, 2014

The Glab family Sorry to hear of your loss I work with John for many years he was a good man and a hard worker I will keep you in my prayers Bill& Evelyn Spayd

James Dayton

December 16, 2014

I will truly miss my friend and all the fun on the course!Deepest sympathy to the
family! Nut!

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