John Warren Jr. ’43

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John died Feb. 14, 1998, following a massive stroke suffered in January. He was 77.

A Jersey City native, John lived in Fair Haven and Red Bank before a move to West Long Branch in 1973.

Prepping at Lawrenceville, after Princeton he earned his law degree from NYU Law School. A decorated Army veteran of WWII, John reached the rank of captain and was awarded the Bronze Star.

His legal career spanned 50 years. John was a partner in Parsons, Canzona, Blair and Warren in Red Bank until he retired in 1992. He then served as counsel to Evans, Osborne, Kreizman and Bonney in Little Silver, N.J.

John's public service credentials include Red Bank Council president and police commissioner; State Planning Commission (Monmouth County) president; Red Bank Lions Club president; and Red Bank Chamber of Commerce president.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Marjorie June Smith; two daughters, Drucilla W. Farquhar and Cynthia W. Kelley, and four grandchildren.

To the entire family, we offer our most sincere condolences.

The Class of 1943

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