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George DeJohn Obituary
Born in Newark, he lived in Orange where he raised his family, moved to Verona and retired to Toms River where he lived for 15 years and then moved to Union in 1996.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during WWII, where he was decorated for his service. He worked for many years as a tractor trailer driver prior to his retirement.
He is predeceased by his wife Theresa DeJohn.
He is survived by his children Diane Ostella and her husband Gary and George DeJohn and his wife Pat. His is also survived by his grandchildren George Jr., Dean, Dena and Raymond Jr. and his great-grandchildren Tanner and Tiffany.
Funeral services were held at Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home. Entombment is at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union.
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Dickey, Peggy Freeman
May 31, 2011
We will see you again, our hearts filled with joy, a joy no one can take from us.
Love and prayers, Peggy and Dickey Freeman
CHARLIE CENTANNI
May 26, 2011
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.
LOVE CHARLIE, LISA AND THE KIDS
Gordon Williams
May 26, 2011
George and Diane,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
Gordon Williams
May 26, 2011
Dena, Dean, and Family,
Sorry for your loss, may your family find comfort in all of our prayers.
Sincerely,
Dina (Mele) Verdeaux
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