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John Sharpe Obituary

John F. Sharpe, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, passed away January 3, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Mary Louise (Celia) Sharpe, who died in 2005. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of John F. and Stella (Andrulevich) Sharpe. He was employed as a toll collector for the Delaware River Toll Bridge Commission prior to retirement. John loved jazz and enjoyed listening to music at the Citizen's Hose Co. in Easton and the Black River Farms Winery. Surviving are three daughters, Jennifer Prokopiw, and her husband Peter of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Aimee Davidson, and her husband Daniel of Northampton, and Lauren Sharpe of Brooklyn, New York; grandchildren, P.J., Connor and Kenzie; and a sister Karen Frinzi of Newport Beach, California. Services will be private.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jan. 5, 2025.

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Kris Warner

January 20, 2025

John was a most kind and generous man. We always enjoyed seeing his smiling face when he entered Black River Farms. Our Team will truly miss John and Nancy´s visits. With Sympathy Kris

Debbie Fread

January 14, 2025

Dear Lauren, Jennifer, Aimee and Karen, I am so very sad to learn of your Dad's passing. We occasionally messaged here on Facebook and will always remember his visiting us here in Florida a number of years ago and the fun we had talking about our childhoods surrounded by cousins, Aunts and Uncles, his love of music and favorite restaurants. He will always be "Little Jackie" to me. Love and prayers to all the family.

Karin Dally Curcio

January 6, 2025

Although i never met Mr Sharpe I attended College with Mary Louise. She was such a wonderful friend. My sympathy to your family during this time.
Sincerely
Karin Dally Curcio
Misericordia `76

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Terri Ostile

January 6, 2025

Sending sympathy to the Sharpe and Celia's. I went to Elementary and High School with John and remember he always had a smile for everyone. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Schwartz

January 6, 2025

Greetings, I met John during my working days at Black River Farm Winery. He was kind and truly enjoyed listening to who was singing at the winery. He will be missed from our BRF family. Sincerely, Nancy Schwartz

Carol & Rick Weber

January 5, 2025

Sincere condolences to the Sharpe Family. John will be remembered as a kind gentleman, always friendly & pleasant. You are all in our prayers.

Bob Vella

January 5, 2025

Dear Sharpe Family,
I am on the staff at Black River Farms, and I truly enjoyed Johns visits. I am a musician, I so appreciated Johns love for live music, and appreciated his attendance at the winery when I performed there. He was a true gentleman, and will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Bob Vella

Dana McFadden

January 5, 2025

Dear Sharpe Family,
Sending my deepest with the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
I attended PCHS with John and we chatted at the 50th reunion.
He was always a kind soul.
May he rest in peace now with Mary Louise.

Dana (Meglic) McFadden

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