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John Steib Obituary
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Beloved husband, father, and supreme commander John Seton Steib reluctantly passed away at home suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. He will be sadly and sorely missed by all that knew him. Born Nov. 15, 1941 in Newark to Joseph and Helen Steib, his early childhood was spent in Newark and later raised in Scranton, PA until graduating high school. After attending numerous colleges, he graduated from Walsh College in North Canton, Ohio where he met the love of his life, Mary Jane. After staking his claim and promising her diamonds and/or good cut glass, they married on June 18, 1966. He worked successfully in the various professions of banking, insurance, and piracy. He returned to New Jersey in 1970 and worked for First National Bank of Toms River, where he made lifelong friendships. He found his true calling and happiness when he founded his own company, Water Works Pool Service with his wife and children in 1976. He continued to make people laugh until his passing doing what he loved, interacting with the many people that passed through his doors and his life. He loved travelling the world with his wife and family and always shared stories of his travels with anyone that would listen. Those who will miss him and his crooked smile terribly are his wife of 46 years, Mary Jane; his daughter, Leslie; son, Christopher; daughter, Kathryn; son-in-law, Heath; his favorite...Tula, a large extended family, and his Water Works family of Melissa, Barry, Ryan, Anthony and Jody. One of a kind, he will be missed every day. ...punch and pie.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Road, Bayville. Cremation will be private. Condolences may be made by visiting www.andersonandcampbell.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Steib
Kate DeMille
May 11, 2013
Dear Tink,
I'm so glad to have spoken with you early last year and I'm so sorry that you left without saying good bye to your cousin Kate. We had many memories together that I cherish.
Kristi Vernon Helvig
September 5, 2012
Mary Jane, Leslie, Kathryn, and Christopher--I'm so sorry for your loss and have such great childhood memories of John and all of you. I wish we lived closer but you've remained in my heart all these years. Love, Kristi
Walter Baumgarten
September 3, 2012
Hey Steib, yes it's me again. Third time is a charm. Just had to let you know that I am still thinking about you. I am pretty sad and down today. I think it is finally sinking in. I miss you cuz. Promise I will remember you always.
September 2, 2012
Sonny and family...We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful obituary and photo gallery to honor what sounds like a wonderful man. I'm sure he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Ed and Lorrie Pomanek
Pat O'Day
September 1, 2012
To all the Steib Family... I am so very sad to hear of John's passing. I've been a customer of yours for many years.. would not think of going anywhere else.. Whenever I walked into your store I would always check the 'table' first. If John was there, I know I would be in for some laughs. Such a cool guy... My thoughts and prayers are with you all.. He will be missed.
Rupert
September 1, 2012
I will miss you so much John. I will never forget the day I first talked to you and will never forget the day you nicknamed me Rupert. Even though I have only known you for about 2 years, you still became family to me. Also to be honest I would have never been the person I am to day if it was not for you and the rest of your family. Until we meet and John and no, "I'm not threatening you".
Love always,
Rupert
September 1, 2012
Dear Mary Jane & Family,We all were sad to hear of John's passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Cousins,Nancy, Gary,Dan,Chris,Jim and Mary.Peace be with you and family.
Walter Baumgarten
August 31, 2012
Hey Tink, it's Walt again. I took my bike to see you today, I knew you would appreciate that. I caught up with our counsin Jimmy Vernon, he loves you a lot. It was good to talk to him about you. The most impressive part, besides feeling your supreme presence there, was seeing your great kids. You and MJ really did well, they are excellent people. You shall live on forever through them. God Bless you.
Bob Halucha
August 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Good bye John. I'll catch up with you later and we can bs.
Ellen Salmons
August 30, 2012
Leave it to you guys to make me laugh, even when reading his obituary. Rest easy John - you left an imprint on my heart and always put a smile on my face. The pool store - will still be great - but it will never be the same. Love and prayers to the family - so sorry you left us Mr. W.A.- it was way too soon...and I am gonna miss the constant laughs you brought my way....and the way you always told it like it is - now - go bust some chops up there - find my dad - you 2 were made from the same mold.
Very respectfully,
Brian Calvert
August 29, 2012
I will miss you my friend, you put a smile on everybodies face, well everyone that had a sense of humor. The rest were just missing out on the fun. You left your mark on this world with those great kids who will carry on the fun and mayhem.
August 29, 2012
And though you've gone, you're always near
I know it's not the end.
Your memory will always live
within the man - my friend.
3 Brothers Electric
August 28, 2012
We are truly sorry for your loss, You have our deepest sympathy. John will be missed, our thoughts and prays go out to you all
Carol and Frank Mularz
August 28, 2012
Dear Mary Jane and family,
So sorry to hear the sad news of John's passing.Take comfort in the happy memories of good times shared.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Frank
Leslie and jody
August 28, 2012
We will miss you everyday
Brian Pomanek
August 28, 2012
Chris,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. His tremendous sense of humor lives on in you.
God Bless!
Jim Santangelo
August 28, 2012
John was a unique person. He also had the answers for any pool problem. He'll be greatly missed.
Dave, Kathy, Nick and Dee Trubisky
August 28, 2012
Dear Aunt and Cousins: We are so glad to have shared as much time with Uncle John as we did - what with being 2 states away. His stories and his sense of humor will never be surpassed. We remember him with joy in our hearts mixed with the sadness at the loss of this unique man. Please feel our hugs now until we can hug you in person on Friday.
Michele Moutal
August 28, 2012
I am and will always be an honorable Steib family member. My heart is sad but his memory brightens my soul. Much love to the entire family !
August 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. My favorite memory of him is watching him smoke his pipe and conversing with everyone in the store. He always provided us with the proper solution for our pool and became a legend in our town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Yvonne & Paul Bick
Vance Gillette
August 28, 2012
I am very sorry to learn about your loss. I was good friends with John. We worked together at Arneson Products. John was a GREAT person with an excellent sense of humor
David and Vanessa Chain
August 28, 2012
Chris,
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Peace, Prayers, and Blessings,
David and Vanessa Chain
Pam and Bill Hyatt
August 28, 2012
A great neighbor and very, very good man. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Kelly Glynn
August 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. I never met John, but Kate is a dear friend of mine. Sending you prayers during this difficult time. RIP John
Chuck Frank
August 28, 2012
Chris
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time
Walter Baumgarten
August 28, 2012
I am so glad that I got to see you at Erika's wedding in February Tinky. You were always our family's very own George Carlin and I enjoyed every single opportunity I had to be in your company. You are a great man and a great cousin, I will miss you for the rest of my days. The loving words written above are a true testament of your supreme greatness. I shall look for you when we meet at the Light. Be Thou at Peace.
Sheila Howard
August 27, 2012
Leslie and family,
Thoughts and prayers to your family at this sad time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you!
Laurena
August 27, 2012
Miss you already Uncle Tink
frank retrosi
August 27, 2012
i am so very fortunate that i was able to be a part of john's life during those crazy,crazy years at walsh college in canton,ohio.words cannot express my shock and sorry when vince called me sunday.marianne and i often speak of the great weekend we all spent together at vince's home in albany and were looking forward to the next time we would meet. john was a man of his word and was supreme commander of his world.i believe st.peter told his boys upstairs to open the gates john is coming and he doesnt need a pass to sit here with me.till we meet again my good friend...i know i will be looking up at you...with all my heart and love...frank retrosi
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