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Branchville - Carter, John H. "Jay" age 60 of Branchville NJ passed away unexpectedly Monday May 3, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD, Jay had lived many years in Oak Ridge, NJ before moving to Branchville.
Son of the late James and Joan (nee Hanton) Carter, Jay was a 1978 graduate of the Pope John XXIII Regional High School. He later earned his degree in Computer Programming from the Chubb Institute. Mr. Carter had a long and successful career as a self-employed Web Developer.
A devout and active parishioner of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church Branchville, NJ he also served on the Parish Council as well as being the Coordinator and Chair of the Food Truck and Music Festival. For many years Jay worked with the Theater Arts Program of Pope John HS where he was responsible for all of the set construction.
Jay was also active throughout the community serving as a volunteer for the Samaritan Inn as well as the Equine Tranquility Wellness Center to name a couple. A dedicated coach for the Frankford Twp. Recreation Travel Softball League for over ten years, Jay was a loyal friend to many who always made himself available to help anyone in need.
A loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, He truly will be missed by anyone who knew and loved him. Jay was predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Carter in 2019. Survivors include his beloved wife of thirty-five years, Debbie (nee Peragino), his son John H. Carter II, his daughter Kristen Carter and her fiancé Shane Hine. Also surviving are his brothers James and Joel Carter, his sister Jocelyn and her husband Anthony Senatore, his mother-in-law Dolores Peragino, his sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Michael Wolanski as well as his many cherished nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday May 6, 2021 from 4-8 PM in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home #156 Main Street (Rt. 206) Newton, NJ 07860 A Funeral Mass will be held Friday May 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church #209 Rt. 206 Branchville, NJ 07826. Private Cremation Services will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials in Jay's memory may be made to either The Samaritan Inn www.samaritaninn.org or The Equine Tranquility Wellness Center www.equinetranquility.org Online condolences through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com
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Edward Fransen
April 29, 2025
Like it was yesterday. I know you are truly missed.
marilyn vesper
June 21, 2021
Debbie I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I will keep you in my prayers God Bless u and your family. May he rest in peace.
Greg Kresge
May 29, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debbie Coveney
May 15, 2021
Debbie and family
You may not know us ..... Sean & Debbie Coveney of Oak Ridge. But We knew Jay for so many years growing up in the same town and having a mutual friend Jay Sullivan.
We are beyond devastated with his sudden passing. We just found out TODAY! We saw each other at Rod Cartier’s funeral.
I spoke with him a few weeks ago about our boat storage venture and he knew we were looking into prices and how to go about it. He gave me info and a person to talk to.
I was nagging him about smoking and even those electric cigarettes too!
He said he was weaning himself off of them . Was working on the food truck festival and looking forward to your daughters wedding .
Jay will always be remembered as a kind and great person to talk to and hang out with. He was a true lifelong friend no matter how many years that went by without speaking .
We are deeply sorry for your loss!
Ginelle Veenhuizen
May 10, 2021
Debbie. I'm so very sorry for the loss of Jay. He was such a wonderful part of our parish, Our Lady Queen of Peace. May he rest in the arms of the God.
David Dunn
May 10, 2021
Debbie...I am so sorry to hear about Jay. I can only imagine the loss you must feel right now. I pray that your faith, friends, and family will get you through this difficult time. You will surely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy DePue Cole
May 8, 2021
Dear Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel God’s loving arms around you giving you strength and peace.
Thank you for being a wonderful Selective coworker and friend. I never got a chance to thank you, Deb. You were a great support for me.
Dawn Metzger
May 7, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was always ready to help Samaritan Inn homeless families no matter what was needed!! He will truly be missed and hard to fill his shoes as he went above and beyond in all he did to support us!! Thank you and I am praying for you always. Dawn Metzger, Director of Samaritan Inn
Marie Rosselli
May 7, 2021
I just now found out I feel so bad I’m deeply sorry Debbie & Family. Debbie please know he is in my prayers as are you and your loving family. I’m actually in shock right now. My heart & love to you Debbie. My deepest sympathy. Love, Marie ( Bill ) Rosselli. There both in Heaven now Rest In Peace
Edward Fransen
May 7, 2021
Deb, and the Carter and Peragino families
I'm at a loss for words. Know from a lifetime friend you are all in my heart and prayers. I could send all the love you have given and shared with me throughout my life. It wont answer why?? I hope though,it warms your aching hearts .
Kathy DiCarlo
May 6, 2021
To the Carter family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I just saw your family at church Sunday morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and John DiCarlo
Rod and Vicki Murray
May 6, 2021
We are very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you joy and peace. With sympathy.h
Skip Ford
May 6, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Thornton Land
May 6, 2021
Having worked with Debbie Carter for a number of years at Selective Insurance I knew Jay . I retired and moved to Maine so my contacts with the Carter family have been much less frequent but we still exchanged cards at Christmas and Debbie was a faithful caller maintaining contact. She would keep me up to date with the kids and the various endeavors in which Jay was involved. She was always very proud of them all. My wife Kathy and I have them all in our prayers at this very difficult time.
Thornton Land
Astin Altenburg
May 5, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. May you always remember the good times you all had and bring a piece of him with you for the rest of your life & pass it on to the future Carter generations.
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