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John Sentner Obituary

John Denis Sentner, Sr.

AGE: 67 • Wall

John Denis Sentner, Sr. 67, of Wall, NJ died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Jersey City, NJ John lived in Montclair, NJ before moving to Wall 40 years ago. John worked as a salesman with Toshiba in Bayonne. He was a parishioner of St. Rose Church, Belmar, NJ. John was a member of the Manasquan Elks BPOE Lodge 2534. He was a past state president of the NJ Elks Association. John established the Miracle Plunge in Support of Elks Camp Moore and Cooley's Anemia Foundation.

Predeceased by his parents Harry A. and Anita Sentner. John is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Judith Sentner, his 4 children; John Sentner Jr. of Belmar, NJ, Michael Sentner and his wife Donna of Tinton Falls, NJ, Tracey Sentner of Wall and Amy Sentner of Wall, a brother Robert Sentner, 6 sisters; Marianne Tibbals and her husband Douglas, Jayne McGrath, Elizabeth Sentner, Margaret Sentner, Alice Krause and her husband Peter, Anita Faherty and her husband Peter and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting will be Monday, from 2-4 &7-9 pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St. Catharine's Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Elks Camp Moore, P.O. Box 1596, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095 For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 25, 2012.

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Billy,Dana&Brianna Byrne

December 1, 2012

There are no words to express the loss of a wonderful person.We know Mr.Setner will be very alive in the hearts of all he touched.Heaven has another angel and he will be missed by many.XOXOXO

Paul, Anita, and Joey Annunziata

November 28, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace.

November 27, 2012

Dear Senter Family,

My deepest and heart felt condolences go out to all of you during this time. I have many fond memories of John having grown up attending Elks functions. May God comfort you and the memories of John bring you peace.

My love always,

Elsa Wyres

November 26, 2012

My Dear, judy, John jr. Amy, and Tracey.

He will be sadly missed by so many people who's lives he has touched. He was a wonderful friend to Richie.
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.

Love Maggie Mc Laughlin, and Richard Stavish

November 26, 2012

To the Sentner Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We had the privledge of getting to know John through the Elks. He was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all. May he rest in peace.
Dawn Tortoriello & Bob Scott
Point Pleasant Elks #1698

Eric Chalakani

November 26, 2012

My heart now has a permanent break in it. RIP Brother John.

Beth Anne Myarick Dobosh Children's Specialized Hospital

November 26, 2012

John will be forever remembered by the Children's Specialized Hospital Community for his immense generosity, warm heart and deep passion for the health and welfare of the special needs children we serve. May he rest in peace.

Ruth Cohen

November 25, 2012

Thoughts & prayers go out to the Sentner family at this most difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Edward and Mary Ellen Elgart

November 25, 2012

Amy, please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You have a close and loving family who will always remember him. You are in our prayers.
Ed and Ellen Elgart

Michael ONeill

November 25, 2012

A true gentleman and GREAT Elk. Sleep my Brother and may Peace be with you.

Rich & Cindy Bard

November 25, 2012

Our prayers go out to the whole family, as we remember our dear friend.

Patti Homefield

November 25, 2012

Judy, John Jr., Michael, Amy, and Tracey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Patti & Buddy Homefield

November 25, 2012

Amy, so sorry for you and your family's loss. Your love for your father was strong and beautiful. We will keep the Sentner family in our thoughts.
Gary and Debbie Notte

Randy and Sherry Leiser

November 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Judy and Family. The Southeast District lost a great leader and we lost a great friend.

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