John J. Redmond

1934 - 2019

John J. (Jack) Redmond

Bridgewater - John J. (Jack) Redmond, 84, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family members. He was born on May 19, 1934 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to John W. and Marion Redmond.

Jack grew up in New Brunswick and attended St. Peters High School there, graduating in 1951. After graduation, he studied and joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #9 in New Brunswick where he spent 50 years as an active member and board member. He was the Local 9 Secretary for many years.

Jack married Dorothy Ann Sheenan in June, 1956. Soon after Jack & Dot married, Jack joined the United States Army and served for two separate tours. Jack was stationed in both Anchorage Alaska and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In 1969, Jack and Dorothy moved to their home that Jack so proudly built himself in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Jack was very active in the community as well as with Immaculate Conception School, Immaculata High School and Immaculate Conception Parish activities for decades.

Jack was an active member of the Somerset County St Patrick Division of Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Organization. He served multiple terms on the AOH board and was honored to be a part of the St Patrick's Day Parade committee. Jack was also very active serving the community through outreach programs including SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program) Soup Kitchen where he often volunteered.

Jack and his wife Dorothy were happily married for 58 years. He very much enjoyed his seven grandchildren, and loved attending their various activities. Jack loved traveling, taking cruises, he enjoyed the beach, the company of friends, making Irish Coffees and giving back to the community.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and his parents, John and Marion Redmond.

Jack is survived by his son, James, his daughter, Janet Patullo and her husband, Dennis his son, John and his wife, Peggy and his son, Michael and his wife, Ann-Marie

Jack was the proud "Pop" to seven grandchildren, Brendan Williams, Meghan, Katie and Erin Redmond and Anna, Michael and Caitlyn Redmond.

Visiting hours from 3 - 5 pm and 6 - 9 pm on Thursday, January 24, at the Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception RC Church in Somerville at 10 am on Friday January 25th. Mausoleum entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Piscataway followed by a repast at the Somerville Elks.

Jack was involved with the Patrick's Pals Foundation, which benefits children with multiple disabilities. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Patrick's Pals Foundation at P.O. Box 942, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 08889.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Mohamad Cherry and his extended staff at Atlantic Healthcare, Morristown Memorial Hospital. Their dedication, care and support have been remarkable to Jack and his family.