John was the beloved husband for 50 years of Genevieve (Jenny) Kantz. John & Jenny were married on March 19, 1960 in Paterson, NJ. They resided in Mansfield Township for many years and John attended Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Great Meadows, NJ. John retired as a packaging engineer from Union Carbide and held several patents for his designs. John was an avid hunter in his younger days and enjoyed music, dancing, traveling, and woodworking. But most of all, John enjoyed his family.

He savored a hot cup of coffee, often remarking “is that pot fresh ?” John was also an enthusiastic traveler, thinking nothing about jumping behimd the wheel onward to a new destination. Family referred to him as ” Johnny Florida’s Around the Corner.” He was a history buff, enjoyed good liquor 43 and loved to debate politics. John was most happy on the dance floor with his dear companion, Maria Fiorillo

 He is survived by three children, Pamela Valenza, John (Kristina) Kantz, Jeffrey (Elena) Kantz, 10 adoring grandchildren, Kristen, Kelly, Karissa, Jimmy, Jeffrey, Elijah, Zachary, Caleigh,Daniel and Jenna 7 great-grandchildren, Jakob, Kylee, Keana, Jaxon, Conlon, Julianna and Maeve, his loving companion Maria Fiorillo, sister Mary Jane (Jack) Hoogmoed and many treasured nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Jenny, daughter Kim Anne, brother’s Charles “Bud” and William “Bill” Kantz, and sisters Dorothy Bresnak, Florence Bresnak, Cecelia Mucci.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, burial will be private

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