John L. Marchetti

John L. Marchetti, 67, of Carteret passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains.

Born in Jersey City, John was a longtime resident of Carteret and was employed with the Township of Woodbridge for 18 years in the road and public works department. John was a kind-hearted man who seemed to always be everyone's best friend. He enjoyed writing poetry, playing various instruments, singing and was an animal lover. John left a lasting and memorable impression on anyone he came into contact with and always ended a conversation with "all my heart." He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be missed.

John was predeceased by his son, Justin Marchetti along with his parents, John W. and Lucille Marchetti. Surviving are his two daughters, Shaina and Marina Marchetti; grandchildren, Anthony, Regina and Lucciano; siblings, Ann Marie and Lenny Marchetti along with two nephews, Robert and Leo and niece, Amanda.

Funeral services will begin at 8:45am on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME, 625 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading, NJ 07064 followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at Divine Mercy Parish - Holy Family R.C. Church in Carteret. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Center for Hope Hospice.

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