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Brielle - John R. Mansfield, 73 of Brielle passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune with his loving family by his side. John was born in Indiana and later moved to NJ where he graduated from East Brunswick High School. A scholar and an athlete, John attended The College of William & Mary on a full football scholarship, received his undergraduate degree from Memphis State, a master's degree from Penn State, and a doctorate from Rutgers University.
John was an educator for many years, serving students and communities as a teacher, coach, Vice-Principal, and Principal in East Brunswick, as Assistant-Superintendent and Superintendent in South Orange-Maplewood, and as the Superintendent of Schools in Jackson, NJ. Over the last 30 years, John started and led a financial planning business with many clients who valued his pragmatic advice, honesty, and sense of humor.
John was predeceased by his parents Keith and Elizabeth Mansfield. He is survived by his devoted wife Jane Mansfield of Brielle; his children John "Keith" Mansfield and his wife Cristina of Bel Air, MD, Todd Mansfield and his wife Christie of Chatham, NJ, Courtney Forrester and her husband David of Sea Girt, NJ, and Megan Mehlmann and her husband Mark of Brick, NJ. John was the cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kaylin, August, Jared, Angela, Felix, Lucia, Emily, Brett and Rachel. He is also survived by a brother Richard Mansfield and his wife Sabine of California and a sister Darla Pagliari and her husband Dan of Arizona.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Sunday November 22, 2020 from 12 noon until 4 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals 2643 Old Bridge Road Manasquan, NJ 08736. The funeral service will begin at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Fisher House 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy #410 Rockville, MD 20852 or by going online at https://engage.fisherhouse.org/site/Donation2?2262.donation=form1&df_id=2262&mfc_pref=T To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Nancy Clancy
December 18, 2020
This is sad and shocking news. It was
so obvious how much John loved his family and how proud he was of each of them. I hope they know that in the deepest way. We should all be as positive and joyful as John was.
My condolences to all who loved him.
Jenny Castaneda
November 22, 2020
My family sends our deepest condolences to the Mansfield family, to Keith and Todd, their respective families, and to Jane.
Curtis Vanchoff
November 20, 2020
I met John in 2001, just after being married. Although we began as business acquaintances, it didn't take long for him to become a family friend. To the Mansfield family, we offer you or deepest ans sincere condolences on your loss. John was the best, there is no other way to describe him. May he rest in peace.
Curtis and MaryBeth Vanchoff
Lori Baar
November 20, 2020
John was a wonderful and funny guy. I’m glad I met him few times through his son John Keith. I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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