John H. Johnson, Jr. Jr.

John H. Johnson, Jr. Jr. obituary

John H. Johnson, Jr. Jr.

John Johnson, Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scillieri-Arnold Funeral Home - Paterson on Jul. 24, 2025.

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John H. Johnson Jr. was born November 4, 1928 in Passaic, New Jersey to the late John and Viola Johnson. John departed this life on July 17, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center Paterson, New Jersey surrounded by family.

John was educated in the Farmville School System Buckingham County Virginia.

John was a faithful member of the Elks lodge and Masonic Temple of Paterson New Jersey until his untimely passing.

John was employed at Chicken Delight for many years. He was also employed at Barnet Memorial Hospital.

John was a diehard Giants fan and enjoyed shooting pool. He loved to end his day with apple pie and tea.

John was proceeded in death by his parents, John & Viola Johnson and oldest daughter Holly Cox, and six siblings.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories. his children, daughters. Viola Richardson, Darlene Painter, Sheila Johnson, Melissa Ortiz Johnson. Son's Jonathan Johnson, Todd Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Donald Suttles, along with twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren and niece Winona Johnson Hogan.

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