Obituary
MARRINAN, John Joseph, age 72, of Wyckoff died on
Friday, February 21, 2014 at the NJ Fireman’s Home in
Boonton, surrounded by his family. Born in New York City
he was a lifelong resident of Wyckoff. John served in
the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.
John worked for the Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey as a Communications Maintenance Supervisor for
many years before retiring.
He was a member of the
Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department for 45 years, where he
served as a Lieutenant, Secretary of the Department, and
was active with the communications desk. John was a
member of the Schirra Composite Squadron, Civil Air
Patrol. He was also an avid model train collector,
enthusiast and a member of the Train Collectors
Association.
John is survived by his
wife Stephanie Marrinan; his children: Jennifer Marrinan
of San Diego, CA, Joseph Marrinan of Monrovia, CA, and
Michael Marrinan of Ashburn, VA; his siblings: Mary
Rynne, Kevin Marrinan, Clare Youngs, Patrick Marrinan
and Eileen Marrinan; and many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his brother Joseph Marrinan.
Visitation will be held
on Monday, February 24, 2014, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9PM at
Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave.,
Wyckoff. A Fireman’s service will begin at 7:30PM.
The funeral mass will be
Tuesday, February 25, 10:00AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church,
700 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff. The interment will follow at
Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers
contributions in John’s memory may be made to the
Schirra Composite Squadron, 261 Campgaw Rd., Fire
Academy, Mahwah, NJ 07430.