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Kasharian, John, C. September 4, 1932 - December 11, 2020

John C. Kasharian, “Johnny Kash” age 88, of Hackettstown, NJ died Friday, December 11, 2020 at House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown.  John was born September 4, 1932 in Dunellen, NJ to the late George and Teresa (Gerek) Kasharian.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Sarkes and George “Charlie” Kasharian and his sister, Rose “Margie” Moore.

 

He served proudly in the US Navy during the Korean War.  John Owned and Operated Kash’s Vegetable Farm, Hackettstown, NJ since 1955.  In his younger years John loved playing baseball.  He played with the Holy Angels in the town of Avenue (Bushwood, Maryland).  He was so talented, that he was invited to tryout with the Championship New York Yankees.  Consequently, John was an avid NY Yankees fan, in addition he taught many kids how to play baseball and share his love of the game.  He raised homing pigeons and raced them, a highlight in his life was meeting and becoming friends with Mike Tyson.  He was a member of the American Legion, Hackettstown, NJ.  Most of all John loved his family, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and he will be deeply missed.

 

He is survived by his wife: Jean (Hayden) Kasharian, his Children, Timothy John Kasharian and wife Diane Lee, John Andrew Kasharian, Jr., Alfred Anthony George Kasharian and wife Alessandra,  Sandra Denise Kash-Meixsell and husband Theodore, 6 grandchildren, Teddy and wife Erin, Matthew, Angeline, Kyle, Kristina, and Rachael, 1 great grandson, Hunter and 2 nieces, Michele Moore And Pamela Ann Ciarlariello.

 

The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 15 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Chaplin Mario Spadaro officiating.  Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows following services.  There will be a “family” service at Pequest Union Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be Monday, December 14 from 4-8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.  Online condolences may be left at www.cochranfuneral.com.  The family will have a celebration of John’s life in the Spring at a later date.

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    Aaron Moskowitz says
    December 12, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    Kash was a great man and well loved. He gave a job to many of his grandsons troubled friends. Me included. To this day one of the best bosses I ever had . Even though i worked with produce i hated vegetables. He always harassed me about wasting my money on the crap fast food. He got me to start saving my money and eating salads and a taste for fried portabella mushrooms. It is almost as good as a burger.

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    Charlie Bell says
    December 12, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    John was the kind of guy…if you met him once, you felt you had known him your whole life. A 10 minute visit yours ago to his farm turned into over an hour. We had many things in common..not the least we were both Vets. My sincere condolences go out to his entire family. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace with God our father

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    Rodger Cornell says
    December 13, 2020 at 12:14 am

    we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Kash’s passing…Eileen and I did business with , and were friends of Mr and Mrs Kash, and their son, Al, for 37 years. Mr Kash was a honest, hardworking businessman and a great guy. He will be truly missed

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    Martin O'Hora says
    December 13, 2020 at 11:52 am

    John.sorry to hear of your dad’s passing/He was a great man and father.May he RIP.

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    Tung Duc Banh says
    December 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Please accept our condolence . May Mr. John Kasharian rest in peace with God hand. To my good friend , Tim Kasharian sorry for your loss.

    • Joseph Godlewsky says
      December 15, 2020 at 1:41 am

      Very sorry to hear that your father died he was a great man I always enjoyed talking and he always enjoyed my company he never had anything bad to say and always very careful and work very hard I real thank God for knowing such a man good luck to the family we’re deeply sorry and I’ll be praying that your family gets through this hard times thank you and may God bless

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    Maria Landiak says
    December 14, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Kash was a great man and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

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    Jennifer and John Cory says
    December 14, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and always had a smile. It was an honor to have known him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    The Cory’s

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    Henry Deibel says
    December 15, 2020 at 12:04 am

    Many years ago as a young family we did our fruit-vegetable shopping at Kash’s….he understood our needs and was more than generous in his regard for us…..so many good memories of a very special man.

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    Joseph Godlewsky says
    December 15, 2020 at 1:39 am

    Very sorry to hear that your father died he was a great man I always enjoyed talking and he always enjoyed my company he never had anything bad to say and always very careful and work very hard I real thank God for knowing such a man good luck to the family we’re deeply sorry and I’ll be praying that your family gets through this hard times thank you and may God bless

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    Kathy Rich says
    December 15, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Kash’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to the entire Kasharian family. He was such a hard worker and devoted family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.

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    Margaret (Ross) Parisi says
    December 15, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    I was so sad to read of “Kash’s” passing though it did spark a smile in my heart to remember him. In my ‘way back’ days I worked at Plenge’s Apple Valley Farm in Asbury & we always looked forward to his visits there. There were times I was sent off to Kash’s Farm to make a delivery too & it was always a fun stop. He always had a big, wide smile & was always in good humor. The friendly haggling about prices with Mr. Plenge would leave them both laughing (usually). He would bring veggies & pick up some veggies & usually set some pigeons off to race them home! He was one of those people that you always remember, even after all these years, for his kind heart, wonderful laugh & smile. May he rest in God’s peace & my prayers are with the family.

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