It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Raymond Thornton of Maplewood, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on January 26, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Raymond Thornton to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Elmer Thornton and Marie Thornton of Maplewood; his wife Monique Kastner; his children, Jennifer Fitts, John Jr. (Debbie), Karen Grover (late John) and Stephanie Cannata (Tim); his grandchildren, Beverly Walchack (Michael), Natasha Alexander (Nolan), Liam Fitts, Bridget and Boden Cannata; and his great grandchildren, Hannah, Ava Walchack and Nadia Alexander. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in his honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doyle Funeral Home