John Clapp Obituary
Lake Como - John G. Clapp, 32, passed away at his residence, blocks from the ocean on the Jersey shore. John was born and raised in Spring Lake Heights and later lived in Lake Como. He was a graduate of Manasquan High School where he was a standout soccer player. John earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Spanish from Penn State University, where he was a Schreyer Honors College student and member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He loved traveling to Honduras where he cherished his time volunteering at a children's orphanage.
John is survived by his parents John W. Clapp of Lake Como, his mother Gerri Clapp of Lewes, DE; a brother Joseph Schaad and his wife Stacey of Belmar, NJ; three sisters, Maggie Ryan and her husband Jim of Neshanic Station, NJ, Nancy Patton and her husband Tom of Branford, CT and Jeni Clapp and her husband Gabe Darwick of Brooklyn, NY as well as several nieces and a nephew.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday March 29, 2018 from 4-7 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals 2643 Old Bridge Road Manasquan. A memorial service will begin at 4:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Copprome Orphanage in El Progreso, Honduras: http://copprome.com. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Peggy Oneil
April 13, 2018
To GERRI and family..Our prayers for peace at this difficult time. A gifted person and so handsome and loved by many. Johnny will be missed.
Love, Peg and Ron
The Morrows
March 30, 2018
Our whole family members are so devastated. We send tears of sorrow from Florida. With love,
The Thomas Morrow Family
Bob Torres
March 29, 2018
John I am so very sorry.
I met your son several times while he was walking the dog.
I remember telling Diane what a nice person he was -
A real gentleman.
Diane and I send our very deepest sympathies.
Sherry Golden
March 29, 2018
Dear Gerri and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Earth has no sorrow that
Heaven cannot Heal.
You're in my prayers.
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March 28, 2018
FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT AND HEAL YOUR BROKEN PEACE. Ps.147:3
March 28, 2018
There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someones beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who passed are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5. You and your family have my deepest condolences
March 28, 2018
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. (Psalms 55;22)
Karen & Louis de Chicchio
March 28, 2018
Dear John and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words are not enough.
Karen & Louis
Corinne Busichio
March 28, 2018
My sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time. God Bless Johnny and all family and friends. You will be so very missed.
LD
March 28, 2018
Words cannot express the pain of losing someone so dear. May our Heavenly Father and the love & support of family and friends help you through the difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the memories of your loved one. May the God of comfort and peace sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.
March 28, 2018
Sincere condolences goes out to the Clapp family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss pf John. Isaiah 61:1,2.
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