On the morning of 23 January 2020,John "Yosh" P. Klimas, Sr., passed away at the age of 85, in Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Born to the late John and Genevieve (Trzeciakiewicz) Klimas on 21December 1934, John had been a life-resident of Great Meadows, NJ.
He was the owner/operator of Klimas Greenhouse, Great Meadows, NJ and a farmer "Mucker". He was an avid hunter and a man who did things "his way", he was a former member of the Green Valley Gun Club, some may agree he was a local outlaw and legend. In his youth, he worked in his family's butcher shop, across from Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows. He married on 20 September 1958 and had three children. John was a loving father who was proud of his adored grandchildren and great granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife: Rosemarie (Rygiel) Klimas , a son, John P. Klimas, Jr. and his wife Tracy, 2 daughters, Donna M. Ervey and husband Kevin W., Sr. and Debra J. Ervey and husband Timothy J., he also has seven grandchildren, Cassie, Kevin Jr., Jessie, Kimmie, Timmie, John III and Gretchen, and his great granddaughter, Emily.
The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Thursday, January 30 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Rev. Anthony Pami officiating. Burial will follow in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 29 from 4 - 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be sent to the Independence Fire Department, 24 Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 or to the Independence First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 137, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences:
Henry Jewell
#19
January 30th, 2020 8:22 pm
I will miss seeing Mr.Klimas at the greenhouse when buying my garden plants in the Springtime.We always had a great conversation about the history of Great Meadows.He was always a good and kind man to do business with.
Mark O'Gara
#18
January 29th, 2020 9:15 pm
Johnny, Sorry to hear about Yosh passing. My condolences.
Len Burke
#17
January 29th, 2020 9:35 am
You were one in a million.
Rest in peace.
john klimas
#16
January 28th, 2020 7:55 am
he was the real deal
Paula M Leming
#15
January 27th, 2020 4:56 pm
My condolences to you and your families. Anyone who lived in Great Meadows knew everyone back then and now.
Patricia Katzenstein
#14
January 27th, 2020 12:53 pm
Will miss him every year buying flowers there God rest his soul and my condolences to you all!
Patty Solimene Collins
#13
January 26th, 2020 8:08 pm
Donna, Kevin, Debbie, Tim, John, Tracie, and Rosie,
My deepest condolences. You all are on my mind and in my prayers.
Love Patty and Gabe
Lori Eanes
#12
January 26th, 2020 6:15 pm
Chris and I send our sincere condolences to all of his family. Rest easy Yosh
Jean Klimas
#11
January 26th, 2020 4:44 pm
Eternal rest granted to him oh lord
Kathy Vollmar and Curt Edmunds
#10
January 26th, 2020 11:34 am
Our sincere sympathy for the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
dorrie edmunds/mike iannaccone
#9
January 25th, 2020 8:49 pm
So sorry for your loss John and Tracy and family!
Joseph Namik
#8
January 25th, 2020 6:42 pm
Johnny,Tracy, and family: We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Nay he rest in peace. Lillian, Joe, and family
Richard & Marilyn Falotico
#7
January 25th, 2020 2:33 pm
Our sincere condolences. We hope your memories will comfort you at this difficult time.
SHARON SUTTON
#6
January 25th, 2020 2:29 pm
Dear Donna & Kevin & Family,
While there is no way we can feel your
pain, we do feel your loss. Peace & Love
to you and your Family during this
sorrowful time.
Sincerely,
Sharon & Charlie Sutton
Pete Szawaluk
#5
January 25th, 2020 2:19 pm
have known Yosh for over 50 years hunted with him, shot my first deer with him & Green Valley Gun Club RIP old friend ,great hunting up in the old happy hunting grounds,
Martin J O'Hora
#4
January 25th, 2020 10:46 am
John and Tracy,sorry to hear of your dad's passing.May he RIP>
Patricia Williams
#3
January 25th, 2020 10:07 am
So sorry for your loss may God be with you and the family hugs and love to all may he rest in peace
Karen Rudd
#2
January 24th, 2020 9:58 am
Rosie and Family, Our Deepest Sympathy on your loss. May he rest in peace. Irene Johnson and Family
John cardell
#1
January 24th, 2020 8:43 am
Rest in peace.
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