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John Kling Obituary
AGE: 59 • Middletown
John H. Kling, 59, of Middletown, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. John graduated from Stockton State in 1977, earning a B.S. in Marketing. Following college, he owned and operated Kling Meats and Provisions for 13 years. He stayed within the meat industry, which he loved, working in various buying and selling positions. He has spent the last seven years with U.S. Foods- Metro NY as a Center of the Plate Specialist, specializing in meat and seafood. John loved the beach, the golf course, his job, his grill, and most of all, his family.
John is survived by his wife and best friend Regina Tarpey and two wonderful daughters, Courtney Michelle and Kelley Elizabeth. John is also survived by his brother James Kling of Waretown, NJ, sister Cheryl Cavanaugh of Kalamazoo, MI, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Herman and Jean Kling and sister Karen.
A Memorial Mass will be held for John on Thursday, April 18 at 9:15A.M. at The Church of St. Catharine's in Holmdel, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in John's name to his favorite charity, Stomp the Monster, LLC, P.O. Box 521, Marlboro, NJ, 07746.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kling
Richard LaBarca
April 18, 2013
To the Kling family
My heart goes out to you. I have known John from business for over 15 years. he was a good friend and we shared many good conversations. John and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed!
April 17, 2013
dear kling family. i had the priviledge to have worked with john at us foods for many years. he was always a very caring and thoughtful person to the day warehouse crew. he always remained positive and vigilant even when he was going through tough times. never saw that man without a smile. i am deeply saddended to learn of his passing. pls know through our many conversations he always spoked very highly of the family. constantly expressing how proud he is of his daughters. frank leong
April 17, 2013
To the Kling family. I worked with John years ago at USF. He was an unbelievable man, who did things with a sense of urgency. He was always answering calls on his cell phone when sales people needed information. He was a tremendous man, and had the most unbelievable outlook On life. I wish his wife and daughters only good things ahead. My thoughts are with you. So happy to have known John.
April 17, 2013
Dear Regina,
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of John's passing. Know that you and the girls are in my thoughts and in my prayers for as you need them.
Love,
Maggie Reid Raffa
Greg and Susan Day
April 15, 2013
Gina, Courtney and Kelley,
Our entire family sends our deepest sympathy to you all. We had no idea John had been sick. I'd been trying to locate you about something and heard this news this morning. I've been thinking of you all for weeks. I'm so sorry I didn't know. Please know we will be praying for you and holding you up in prayer this Thursday. Treasure your memories of John because they'll make you smile, and he had a great smile. God bless you all.
Karen Koelsch Dull
April 15, 2013
So sorry to hear this news. Was friends with Cheryl and John throughout high school...even went to the senior prom with John. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Marcy Crowe
April 15, 2013
Regina, Courtney, and Kelley, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing John is now a guardian angel up on Heaven watching over his three angels here on Earth.
Marcy Crowe
April 15, 2013
Regina, Courtney, and Kelley, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing John is now a guardian angel up on Heaven watching over his three angels here on Earth.
Shop Rite Pharmacy
April 15, 2013
SHOP RITE PHARMACY FAMILY
sends our condolences on the loss of John. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Nancy, Kumar,Carol, Michele,Anna and Mariellen
Gene Casazza
April 15, 2013
I worked with John years ago and know that the center of his world was his wife Regina, and his two daughters, Courtney and Kelley. John's eyes would always sparkle whenever he spoke of his family, but especially when he talked about accomplishments in school or soccer. He was a loving, and proud, father and husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his family, during this difficult time.
Lori Bennett
April 14, 2013
oh Regina,Courtney and Kelley,,my heart is just so completely broken for you all.I Love you all dearly!!John was a wonderful man, husband ,father and friend~there simply are no words~
Debbie Iapicco
April 14, 2013
Regina, Courtney and Kelley
We were so sorry to hear of John's passing.
May all the wonderful memories that you all shared help you get through this sad time.
Middletown's loss is Heaven's gain. John will be watching over all of you.
If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.
Jeff, Debbie, Jason, Dominique and Mariah Iapicco
Pat Bakutes-Mitchell
April 14, 2013
Dear Regina and family- so very sorry to read about John's passing. You are both part of our happy memories in Middletown so long ago. May wonderful memories of John sustain you at this sad time. Pat Bakutes-Mitchell and Ed Mitchell
April 14, 2013
John was the true definition of a gentleman. Such a wonderful person. Regina, Courtney and Kellie, we will always be here for you. Rest in peace John. It was an honor to know you. The Carlinos
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