John J. McLaughlin, III, 64 of Long Valley died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at home. Born in Montclair and resided in Orange, NJ, he was a son of the late John J. Jr. and Mary (Harling) McLaughlin. He lived in Long Valley for the last 38 years and was a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service in Long Valley for 20 years. John was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Long Valley. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by 2 sisters, Pamela McCarthy and Beth Dentato.
He is survived by his wife Karen (Stryker) two sons, Barry A. Buchanan and wife Traci and John J. McLaughlin IV, two daughters, Kaitlin J. and Carly M. McLaughlin, Two brothers, Jimmy and Brian McLaughlin, two sisters, Renee DaSilva and Ginger Weatherston, two grandchildren, Lexi and Stryker Buchanan and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 5 to 9 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street , Hackettstown. Funeral December 4, 2014, Thursday 9 am from the Cochran Funeral Home with a funeral service at Zion Lutheran Church, Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley at 10am with Rev Kristin Hunsinger presiding.
Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. In lieu of flowers donations in his name to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 would be appreciated.
Condolences:
Donny Banerji
#9
December 4th, 2014 12:48 am
I knew John since Kaitlin & my younger son Arjun used to play little league soft ball. I will greatly miss his warmth; his sense of humor and his calming influence. May the Lord Bless his soul. Rest in peace John. May the Lord give your family the strength to bear this loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Katharine Russell
#8
December 3rd, 2014 2:51 pm
Karen and family,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and heal your broken heart. May time replace your tears with a smile at a fond memory or funny story. Know that heaven has gained an angel that will always be with you.
K
Pamela Alstede
#7
December 3rd, 2014 2:04 pm
Johnny, My sincere condolences to you and your entire family. May your father rest now and may you all hold your special memories close to your hearts always. RIP Mr. McLaughlin
Christine and Jim Healy
#6
December 3rd, 2014 7:37 am
Ginger, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Heidi Kalinowski
#5
December 2nd, 2014 11:13 am
Karen,
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.
May the days ahead with family bring joy and peace to you all.
Heidi
James Reamer
#4
December 2nd, 2014 9:54 am
Dear Family of my Good Friend at Our Lady of the Valley High School,
My sincere condolence for your great loss.
I remember Jay as having many many friends at the Valley. Jay was always very calm & collected with his many friends.
As I think back in time, I did enjoy his good nauture & wit.
A smart student who I spent time with at his home. I always looked up to Jay. I have such fond memories, he was truly a good Friend.
May he rest in peace & meet up with Eddie Cherry,(another of our good friends), on the streets of Heaven.
My Warmest Regards for Jay & Family,
Jimmy Reamer, Class of 1968
Mike and Ruth Wittig
#3
December 2nd, 2014 8:26 am
We will miss Jay always. That beautiful smile. That personality. That Jay!
Kathy and Ray Allen
#2
December 1st, 2014 7:22 pm
Karen, Barry, John, Kaitlin and Carly,....we are so very sorry for your loss...we know it has been a long suffering few years for Jay and all of you. He was always such a warm, kind man. He always had a few funny words, a big smile on his face, and a quiet but sincere way about him that made others feel welcomed and special. I know he will always have a special place in our son's heart ... Jay and you all are in our thoughts and prayers this week...as we remember him fondly.
Kathy and Ray Allen
Mike Cocco
#1
December 1st, 2014 7:06 pm
Ginger very sorry for your los. Please express my sincerest condolences to the family
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