Joseph R Ort Jr, passed away on Monday, July 28th, 2025 unexpectedly but peacefully.
Joe was born March 13th, 1962, in Morristown NJ. He graduated from Hackettstown High School.
Joes’ passions were cooking and fishing. Working at Warren Haven in Oxford, NJ, he enjoyed interacting with the residents there. Joe enjoyed working with all his coworkers as well. He spoke highly of everyone he worked with daily.
Joe was a proud member of the Hackettstown Fire Department for many years.
Joe enjoyed mostly his yearly fishing trip to Oswego and Pulaski for salmon fishing. He met a great group of people to fish with and became friends. Every year he would bring back real estate brochures as his dream was to retire in upstate NY. As part of his last wishes he wants his ashes to be spread there which I will have that taken care of for him.
Joe was married to Darlene A Ort (Fisher) for 35 years.
Joe was predeceased by his parents Barbara (Drake) and Joseph R Ort Sr. Joe was also predeceased by his only brother David L Ort.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date and time.
His arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
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Janet Lake says
August 6, 2025 at 8:39 pmWhen i joined Hackettstown Fire Department he looked out for me. I knew he was watching to make sure I was safe. I appreciated him very much. May God reward him for his kindness. Rest in peace Joe. Sincere sympathy to his family.
Peg Sheldon Russack says
August 6, 2025 at 11:42 pmDear Ort family, so sorry to hear this news. Joe had a kind heart and big smile.
Peg Sheldon Russack
Tammy Kelson says
August 10, 2025 at 11:14 amSo sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I worked with him years back at Warren Haven. Always such a nice guy with a smile on his face, no matter what. Way too young to leave this world. I’m sorry he never got to retire in NY and fish out the end of his days. RIP Joe. Condolences to all who knew him.
Nicol says
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 amDolly ..I am so sad to read this… Joe RIP (((♥️✨)))
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