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John Hafner Obituary
Toms River - John F. Hafner, age 74, of Toms River, died Saturday, Aug. 25 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in New York City, he lived in Long Island and Jersey City prior to moving to Toms River 49 years ago.
He proudly served with the US Army during the Vietnam War and then enlisted in the National Guard of Toms River for many years. He was employed as a motor coach driver with Classic Tours, Lakewood.
John was a coach for both the Toms River Little League and the St. Joseph's Angels.
He was past President and Captain as well as a Trustee and Life Member of 40 years of the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Co., Toms River. He attained the rank of Third Degree Black Belt from the Okinawa Goju-Ryu. He was an avid cardplayer.
He was predeceased by his mother, May Hafner and a brother, Kenneth.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Adele Hafner; 3 sons, John and his fiancée, Fran, James and his wife, Erica and Christian and his girlfriend, Taylor; grandchildren, John Jr., James Jr., Marissa, Jenna, Evan and Ethan and siblings, Albert, Joseph, Elaine, Anna and Janice. He is also survived by his sister in law and brother in law, Arlene and Frank Mari, many loving nieces, nephews and friends and his beloved dog, Mickey.
Visitation will be Friday from 4-8pm at "The Family Owned" Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main St., Toms River. A funeral service will be held Saturday 10am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Co. Ronald J. Batesko Scholarship Fund would be greatly appreciated. Condolences can be sent to www.carmonabolenfh.com.
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peter mullen
September 27, 2019
super tough super real uncle. he scared me as a kid,lol. so sorry i didnt see him for many years. rest in peace. Also had the strongest handshake ever..
Terri Gilleece
August 30, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family of John Hafner. I did not know him personally, but I know his sister Anna very well. Knowing her tells me the kind of man he was. May God bless all his family and friends.
MARGIE KALBFELL
August 28, 2018
Eleven years as our "special" driver on our bus trips. We felt safe with you at the wheel. You were so helpful with me when my husband started his dementia and we were on the trips. We will miss you. God speed John. May you rest in peace. May God bless you and your family. The Passaic-Morris Club of Renaissance misses you.
Kerri Sauer (Mullen)
August 27, 2018
You will always be remembered as a strong loving man. When I whistle I will always think of you.
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