John P. Glod

John P. Glod, 73, of Little Falls, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. Born in Newark, John was raised in Wayne, graduating from Wayne High School in 1961. He moved to Little Falls 50 years ago after marrying his late wife, Barbara (nee Ores). John retired in 2001 from AT&T Co. of Basking Ridge after a 35-year career, including many years climbing utility poles, a job he took pride in. John also took pride in his Air Force service as a young man. A very organized and handy guy, John was an expert in home ownership, from gardening to equipment upkeep to storm water diversion to sewing (he fixed many a stuffed animal for grateful grandkids). He leaves behind a property maintenance checklist that is invaluable to his daughter Christa Limone and son-in-law Jerry Limone. John was most comfortable at home. He loved home-cooked meals, holiday get-togethers and doting on his two grandchildren, Alex and Josie. He was passionate about Yankees baseball and Rangers hockey. John didn't travel much, but often spoke fondly of his time in Oregon in the service, Jersey shore summer vacations when Christa was growing up, and trips to Gettysburg and other battlefields, as he was a Civil War buff. John was a simple but complex man with many layers. A dedicated father, John's world revolved around his daughter and, most recently, his two grandchildren. He was a man who would always step up to help a neighbor in need. John also loved taking care of his special animals, including the cats he owned during his lifetime. Besides his daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren, John is survived by sister Kathleen Zipfel and her husband Andy of Brigantine, N.J.; sister Donna Del Giudice and her husband Joe of Verona, N.J.; niece Stacey and her husband Kirby Gilreath; and nephew Eric Zipfel. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara in 1992, his father John in 2004 and mother Rose in 2010. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Little Falls. A private funeral service and burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 23. Please omit flowers, instead consider a contribution to Save The Animals Rescue Team (START) PO Box 1098, Little Falls, NJ 07424 (www.startpets.net). Visit www.bizub.com for driving directions/online condolences.