John E. Voorhees, 60 years old of Remsen, NY and formerly of Washington, NJ, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica, NY on June Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born August 24, 1955 in Ridgewood, NJ, John was the son of Patricia Lace Voorhees of Paramus, NJ and the late John E. Voorhees, Sr.
John and his beloved wife, Kathleen Kulovitz Voorhees have lived in Remsen, NY for the past two years having moved from Washington, NJ where they lived and raised their family for many years. John was self employed as a CPA in both New York and New Jersey. He was a long time parishioner of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in Hackettstown where he was active in the church choir as well as several other church organizations; currently, he attended St. Joseph’s church in Boonville, NY.
In addition to John’s wife and mother, he is survived by two sons; Sean J. Voorhees of Syracuse, NY and Brian M. Voorhees of Hackettstown, NJ. One daughter, Chelsea R. Voorhees of Remsen, NY. Two brothers, Robert of Huntington Beach, CA & Michael of Wooster, MA. One sister Cathleen Boomhower of Paramus, NJ. One loving grandson, Braeden Voorhees.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with Father David Pekola presiding. Private cremation will take place immediately after the funeral mass. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Valerie McGrory
#12
July 13th, 2016 10:12 am
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. John was a very special man and we had so much fun in choir together! I think back on those wonderful days often. My deepest condolences to you. We were all better because of him.
Fanny, Joe,Victor,Gabby Magdaleno
#11
July 1st, 2016 2:30 pm
Kathy and family. We are still trying to understand why John, such a sweet, loving and caring person was taken away so soon. We are praying for you and your family. We take comfort Knowing that God is in charge from the
beginning to the end MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Big hug. The Magdalenos
The Carmeci Family
#10
June 20th, 2016 6:06 pm
We are truly saddened by the loss of our friend John. Our sincere condolences go out to your entire family. We have happy memories of you all from our time at St. Mary's. You are the epitome of a Christian family.
God Bless & keep you all!
P.S. So sorry we could not attend the services as we found out too late. We would not have missed paying our respects.
Steve, Lois, Steven Wilenchik and Laura Morales
#9
June 19th, 2016 6:24 am
We are so sorry for John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Kopie
#8
June 12th, 2016 2:09 pm
Kathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. John was such a wonderful man . May the loving, happy memories help you and your children through this difficult time. God Bless and praying for all of you
Terri, Jeff, Courtney, and Jeffrey Milton
#7
June 10th, 2016 9:06 am
Kathy and Family,
We were so sorry and saddened to hear of John's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri, Jeff, Courtney, and Jeffrey
Chris, John, Elisabeth, Jenna, and Cydney Black
#6
June 9th, 2016 6:48 pm
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were so saddened to hear of the news of John's passing. He will be missed greatly! Fondly, Chris, John, Elisabeth, Jenna, and Cydney Black
Lucie Idler
#5
June 9th, 2016 8:44 am
To the entire Voorhees family, We of us have lost a beautiful man. He was dedicated to his family, his work and his faith and all of us will miss him in many ways. For me, he was the guy who sang the bass parts and was the cement that held on to the bass harmony; not easy to do with so few in the choir. John's house was always the place for the choir to celebrate and have some laughs. His favorite contribution was a generous shrimp platter. We missed John when he moved to NY and hope to see him when he returned to Hackettstown. We know that John is singing with the angels and keeping the basses on tune. Save me a space in the alto section.
Cindy, Eric & Kyle Helmstetter
#4
June 9th, 2016 6:40 am
Dear Kathy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We will always cherish meeting all of you from Saint Mary's and most importantly enjoying your laugher, love and amazing family commitment to one another.
Love, Cindy, Eric and Kyle
Bob and Lisa Alarcon
#3
June 8th, 2016 6:15 pm
We are very sadden to hear of John's passing. Bob, Lisa, Rhyan, and Erin all remember John as a very fun loving, kind, and thoughtful man. We enjoyed our times talking together! Our sympathy to the entire Voorhees family and know you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you!
Cate Oakley
#2
June 8th, 2016 6:00 pm
Kathy and family,
We are all so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a wonderful and giving man whom we all adored....his passing is a great loss for all of us and he will be missed terribly. Please know all of you are in our prayers through this very difficult time. Anything we can do for you or your family, please let us know. May all of you be blessed and comforted knowing John is in a better place in heaven.
Cate, Caitlin, Ryan and Kevin Oakley.
Nora Barrett
#1
June 8th, 2016 3:33 pm
I'm so sorry for your loss. While I haven's seen John in a number of years we were good friends back in the 1970's and 1980's. I have so many good memories and especially recall his kindness and wonderful sense of humor.
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