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John McMaster Obituary

McMASTER John, age 79, of Totowa at rest in Wayne on May 7, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Stewart) McMaster. Loving father of Erin Kennedy and her husband Michael of Wayne and Cathi Brown of Wayne. Dear brother of James McMaster of Wayne, Doris McMaster of New City, NY and the late William McMaster. Grandfather of Connor and Sean Kennedy and Nicole, Kevin and Ryan Brown. Also survived by his loving caregiver, Ivelisse Mejia and her son Jason. Born in Paterson, he lived most of his life in Totowa. He was the owner of McMaster's Florist, Woodland Park for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Mountain View Masonic Lodge #154, Wayne and a member of the Totowa Elks Lodge # 2111. He was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran. Mr. McMaster was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Wayne. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral service to follow at the United Methodist Church, Wayne at 10 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on May 8, 2011.

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Trifari

May 8, 2011

Our sincere sympathy to the McMaster Family. John did the flowers for our wedding 49 years ago and they were, of course, perfect. Our prayers are with you all.
Ed and Claire (Elwood) Trifari

Joan Karpf

May 8, 2011

So sorry to read of Johns passing, I worked for him in the late 80's and he was the sweetest man. We had a lot of fun in those days, John always had a fun loving spirit! There was always a twinkle in his eyes, he was a gentleman and a gentle man. Although I have not seen him in years, I have thought of him often. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.

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