John T. Hart

John T. Hart obituary, Wharton, NJ

John T. Hart

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Feb

20

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Scanlan's

781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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Feb

21

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church

155 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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John Hart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains on Feb. 16, 2026.
John Thomas Hart Jr. of Wharton, New Jersey, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born and raised in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, John was one of three children born to John Thomas Sr. and Mary C. Hart (née Placer). A 1980 graduate of Pequannock Township High School, John built a career in telecommunications with AT&T-Lucent-Avaya while simultaneously fueling his passion through his own landscaping business.

Some of John's happiest moments were spent on family vacations in Aruba or on the golf course with friends. He was an enthusiastic sports fan, especially when it came to football and the New York Giants. He also had a deep interest in cars and motorcycles. In recent years, he discovered a special happiness in crafting and creating handmade gifts for his family-thoughtful expressions of the love he had for them.

John is survived by his beloved children, Matthew Ryan Hart and Taylor Nicole Hart; his parents, John Thomas Sr. and Mary C. Hart; and his siblings, Bill Hart and Kathleen Hart. He will be deeply missed.

Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, February 20 at Scanlan's. A funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church, Pompton Plains.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Scanlan's

781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

21

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church

155 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.