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John Sexton Obituary
AGE: 53 • Great Meadows
John Benjamin Sexton "Sparky," age 53, of Great Meadows, NJ, formerly of Hackettstown died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. John was born May 20, 1959 in Dover, NJ. He is the son of John Joseph and the late Anna Marie (Bencivengo) Sexton. He was married to Barbara (Widner) Sexton for the past 22 years. He served in the US Army from 1977 to 2002 upon his retirement from the military he became a subcontractor for the Army. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hackettstown, NJ and Apple Mountain Golf Club, Oxford, NJ. John was an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Widner) Sexton; his 2 daughters, Tara Sexton, Carrie Faith and husband James; 1 son, Steven Widner and wife Jayna; his father, John Joseph Sexton; 3 brothers, Christopher J. Sexton and wife Lauren, Eric G. Sexton, Shane E. Sexton; 1 sister, Roseanne and husband Michael DiRenzo; 8 grandchildren, Jolina, Wallace, Shane, Faith, Evan, Jaycee, Sandy, and Cassie Widner.
A military service will be held 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Cremation was private. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Sexton
Carrie's wedding party 5-16-04
Carrie Sexton-Faith
April 3, 2013
Darlene Gann
March 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Barb and the entire Sexton Family for your loss of John.
Carrie, Tara, and Dad 1980's
Carrie Sexton Faith
March 23, 2013
Carrie and Dad
Carrie Sexton Faith
March 23, 2013
My Dad when he lived in CO with us. 1980 something
Carrie Sexton-Faith
March 20, 2013
Mark Johnson
March 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sexton family for your sudden loss of John. He will be greatly missed by many and may he rest in peace.
John Harder
March 17, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Barb and the entire Family!
Mark Johnson
March 17, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Barb and the Entire Family! God Bless
Jim Schnector
March 17, 2013
My To the Sexton family for their loss.
Tara Sexton
March 16, 2013
Daddy, Iv tried to write on this page so,many times but I just dont know what to say.... U were my heart and soul growing up. You were my everything.. I looked up to you so much and would never take anyones side but urs... Cuz it was my way or the highway as u use to say.. Growing up I tried to be perfect for u I tried to never let you down.. I had the most respect for u and stood by u as daddys little girl..i know when I got older I messed up and drifted away from ur guidence and our relationship crumbled and so did our family. Im sry I let u dwn daddy im sry I hurt u but I still need u daddy... who is gonna walk me down the isle?who is gonna keep me in line? Who is gonna make me lasgana, u tought me to ride a bike to fish and hunt to 4wheeling to dirtbikes to changing my oil and most of all to have pridd... I tried to go to ur funural but I just couldnt say goodbye.. Not now not yet its not time im not ready...I LOVE U.... love alwayz, daddys lil girl
March 13, 2013
To my dearest Sexton family,
my deepest condolences to you all on Sparky's passing.
I cannot express into words my sense of loss for you.
I enjoyed his company, always.
To Barbie, Chris & Lauren, Eric and your family, I send you lots of prayers.
All my love,
Tina Mariani, Shane's girlfriend
Walter and Judy Warner
March 13, 2013
Barb and family,
We send our depest sympathy and our love. We will cherish the memories we have forever.
Mary,Davy and Friends from " Dodge"
March 13, 2013
Jack,Pat,and Family,
Our most sincere condolences to all the family in the passing of "Sparky".
He will be missed by many friends he made over the years ,(and the guys will especially miss sporting with him and his sense of humor).
May the memories he made with each,bring smiles knowing he is still with you in heart and soul.
Annatalie and Walt
March 12, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Barb and the Entire Family! God Bless
Annatalie & Walt
March 12, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Barb and the entire Family!
March 12, 2013
You will be missed Sparky. God bless.
Patti Hastie
Nadine Cory
March 12, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you Barb and all the family. Sparky will be sorely missed. God Bless.
A photo of Sparky's Grandson Shane age 8
Shane Faith
March 11, 2013
Hi Grandpa Spark,
I Love you! Love your grandson Shane Faith
Tracy Green
March 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sexton family for your sudden loss of John. He will be greatly missed by many and may he rest in peace.
March 11, 2013
Rest in Peace Sparky. You are missed and my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. Your Cousin, Janice Bencivengo Webb
Sandi Lewis
March 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Picture of Grandpa Spark taken by Grandson Shane Faith
Carrie Lynn Sexton Faith
March 10, 2013
Dear SFC Daddy,
My heart is broken! I love you very much and I know you loved me. I promise to make you proud and make sure my son knows you love him. I am proud to be your daughter and I am sorry. I promise to get along with my sister because I know that is what you wanted. Please forgive me RIP. Only the good die young! Love your daughter Carrie and family. We will miss you! This is a picture your grandson took of you opening presents with us. We love and miss you so much!
To Barb and my family,
I love you all, please let me know if you need anything!
Love always,
Carrie, Shane, and James
Bill Kinder
March 10, 2013
With deep regret, you will be missed.
March 10, 2013
Mr.Mrs Paul J Koba Jr.
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