John E. Staples

John E. Staples

Bridgeton

Departed this life on October 25, 2015 and transitioned to eternal rest at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary B. Staples-Dickerson; his father, George Staples, Sr.; and his wife, Clarissa Roberts Staples. Born October 20, 1951, John was a 1971 graduate of Bridgeton High School. After graduation, he relocated to Alexandria, VA, where he turned his part-time job as a Chef while in high school, into a full-time position at Lums' Restaurant until relocating back to Bridgeton in early 1990. After returning to the Bridgeton area, he was employed by Ramada Inn, Vineland, NJ, in his chosen profession as a Chef, until early disability retirement in 2008. He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman in his spare time throughout Southern New Jersey and the Delaware Bay with long-time hunting friend, Michael Weiland.

Left to cherish fond memories and mourn his loss is sister, M. Pearl Ashe-McKinney (Cleveland), of Las Vegas, NV; brothers George Staples, Jr. (Jackie), and Ulysses Staples, of Norfolk, VA; step-sister, Rosemary Glover, Richmond, VA; aunt, Queen Fields, Newark, NJ; uncles, Aaron Walker, Chattanooga, TN; James Walker (Gail), Temple Terrance, FL; Thomas Walker (Bonnie); Seaside Surf, SC. Nephews, Cleveland W. McKinney, El Cerrito, CA; Cleveland McKinney, Jr. Atlanta, GA; Torian Staples, Norfolk, VA and Timothy Mosely, Richmond, VA, Niece, Kimberly Dickerson, Chesterfield, VA. Great nephew, Camden A. McKinney, El Cerrito, CA, great nieces, Kailey Staples, Norfolk, VA and Calianna M. McKinney, El Cerrito, CA. Devoted cousins, Julia Brooks, Lenwood, Diane, Cynthia and Lori Walker, Bridgeton, NJ. Extended family and childhood friends, Ronald Smith and Family, Bryson Manor and Family, Willie and Roni Taylor; Michael, Carla and Gabriela Weiland and a host of cousins and friends. At his request, no services were held. In lieu of any donations, please contribute to the Kidney Foundation of New Jersey in his memory. The Family extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude for the kindness, love, prayers and support received during this difficult period to everyone who called or visited; and to the "nurses and doctors" in the Emergency Department and ICU.