Read, Jr., John "Jake" W.
John "Jake" W. Read, Jr., 82 , died 01/08/08 in House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown, NJ. John "Jake" lived in Beattystown, NJ (Warren Co.) all of his life and was born in Beattystown, NJ on 06/28/25.
Husband/Wife of: late Valerie (Urevich) Read (June 22, 2006)
Son/Daughter of: late John W., Sr. and Laura Struble Read
Survived By: 1 Son-Charles Read-White Township, NJ
2 Daughters-Jacqueline Hammel, Great Meadows, NJ; Valerie Bodei, Santa Fe, NM
6 Grandchildren-Robby, Tommy, Jason, Justin, Kyle and Kari
1 Great Grandchild-Sadie
predeceased by a brother-William S. Read
Occupation: He was a self-employed carpenter and worked on the family farm in Beattystown, NJ
Veteran Info: He served in the United States Navy during WW II
Additional Information: He was a life member and past Chief of the Tri County Fire Co. and was a member for 57 years. He was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 1944 and also played football and basketball.
Visitation: Monday, January 14, 2007, 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Services: Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM- Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations to the Tri County Fire Department or House of the Good Shepherd
Interment: Pequest Union Cemetery