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John C. Betts of Nutley, passed away on Friday September 8, 2017 at his home. Born in Paterson, he was the son of the late Christ and Sylvia (Athans) Betts. Mr. Betts lived in Paterson before coming to Nutley in 1969 and was an accounting manager at William Paterson University before retiring. He was a graduate of Rutgers University in Newark and was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. John was an active member of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus. He was past president of the church community and a former church board member. He was also former president of the Order of AHEPA and advisor to the Sons of Pericles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey (Scoskie) Betts and his sons, Stephen C. Betts and wife, Terry and Thomas G. Betts and wife, Dona Grace. He also leaves his loving grandchildren, James Leiman and wife, Alison and their children, Miles and Siena and Jared Leiman and wife, Jennifer and their children, Madelyn and Joshua. He was the dear brother of James Betts and the late Katherine Sarris.
A viewing will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Road in Paramus on Monday September 11 from 9 am to 10:30 am at which time the funeral service will begin. Burial will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
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6 Entries
September 11, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.may the god of all comforts you during this difficult time.
Cy
Paula and Patrick Caffrey
September 11, 2017
Dear Audrey, We are so sorry for your loss. John was a dear, kind man who had a way of making us, and everyone around him, feel special. He will be missed and remembered always.
September 10, 2017
Dear Audrey,
Sorry to learn about John's passing. Sincerest condolences.
Marty Rittenberg
George, Karen, Christopher and Matthew Pappis
September 10, 2017
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle John. He always treated our family with love, respect and kindness, and always had a smile. May his memory be eternal.
With love,
Ed Rigolo
September 9, 2017
Uncle John. Spent many a good time at back yard bar-b-ques where he cooked the best chicken ever. Also times on vacations, New years gatherings, and the family playing in the pool. So many good times. If we look at this through the eternal lens, and not the worldly lens, we will have peace. Uncle John knew this. And I still remember how he and Dad would joke that everyone knew Johnny Betts. As he made his way through the gate, I can just picture Uncle Rick and my Dad pointing, and saying, "Hey, it's Johnny Betts!" What a great life! I was blessed to be able to call him Uncle John.
Elaine Adams
September 8, 2017
John Betts was a very gentle man. My sister and I used to call him PAPA John. We will miss him dearly.We love you papa John.
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