John W. "Jack" Himelrick

John "Jack" W. Himelrick

AGE: 90 • Spotswood

John "Jack" W. Himelrick, 90, of Spotswood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, and lived in Old Bridge for 45 years before moving to Spotswood 10 years ago. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. John had worked as a technician for Verizon telephone for 44 years before his retirement. He was a devoted member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Old Bridge and was a member of the choir as well as a trustee. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #192 in Matawan, Sirius Chapter #123, Order of the Eastern Star, as well as the Shriner Crescent Temple. John enjoyed golfing, fishing, working in his garden, and cheering for all Pittsburgh teams, mostly the Steelers. John especially enjoyed spending time with his family. John has left his family and friends with a lot of wonderful memories and will continue to live on in their hearts and minds. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mable Himelrick, and a sister Louise Johnson. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years Dorothy Himelrick, a son and daughter-in-law John and Judith Himelrick, a daughter Susan Williams, two sisters Anna Kirschner, and Dorothy Sedell, and four grandchildren Megan Williams, Jillian Himelrick, Michael Williams, and John T.Himelrick. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at Old Bridge funeral home, 2350 Route 516, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Simpson United Methodist Church in Old Bridge at 10:00am followed by Entombment in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. The family request donations to be made to the Simpson United Methodist Church Building Fund at 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. To share stories photos or to send an online condones please visit www.OldbridgeFH.com.