John William Rea Obituary
John William Rea of North Haledon, New Jersey passed away on October 6, 2026. John William, born on February 7, 1935 in Paterson, New Jersey, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John William Rea or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
John William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his mother Marie Angela Rea; and his niece Wendy. He is survived by: his nieces and nephews, Deborah, William and Rande. He is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews, along with great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial (530 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (52 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512).
