John R. Boos Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John R. Boos Sr. of Penns Grove, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John W. Boos and Beatrice Boos; his former wife Betty Boos (Latham); his sister Noreen Koeturius (George); his sons-in-law, Frank Trivett and Vass Wiggins Sr.; and his grandson John Boos III.
He is survived by: his wife Emma Pettit-Boos; his children, Debora Wiggins (Vass Sr.), Judith Trivett (Jeff), Beverly Smith (David), Jacqueline Trivett (Frank) and John R. Boos Jr. (Denise); his stepsons, Albert Pettitt Jr. (Dawn) and Harry Pettit (Maryann); and his grandchildren, Vass Wiggins Jr. (Kristin), Theresa Avila (Thomas), Alisha Zimmerman (Matthew), Sunshine Triado (Josue), Scott Smith (Christine), Tyler Fortuna (Hannah), Jeffrey Trivett (Paige), David Smith (Buffy), Jason Smith (Catrina), Anna Smith (C. W.), Robert Trivett (Jen), Tabitha Trivett (B. J.), Allison Reeder (Andrew) and Austin Boos (Sandra).
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Carneys Point Fire and Rescue Department Hall (259 D St, Carneys Point, NJ 08069).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Carneys Point Fire and Rescue Department.
