John "Jack" Durkin's Obituary
John “Jack” Durkin, 90, of Wood Ridge peacefully passed away Sept 19. He leaves behind his wife and high school sweetheart Grace (Spargo) Durkin, beloved daughters Maureen and husband David McCormick of Hackensack, Carol and husband Michael Trinker of Wood Ridge. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Patricia, whose husband was David Beard of New York. Proud grandfather of David A. Beard and wife Meaghan Phipps, Christopher Beard, and Faith Trinker. Cherished brother of Clare and husband Edmund Richard Burke, and remembered with love by Erin Burke and all his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Raised in Hasbrouck Heights and Jersey City, Jack settled in Wood Ridge after serving in the Navy as a Tin Can Sailor on the USS Knapp DD-653. He was a parishioner at Assumption Church for 57 years, and a founding patron of Assumption School. In retirement after a career in finance, he was known for his custom-made dollhouses, lovingly built and displayed in his garage. He was a life member of VFW Post 3149, honorary life brother of Knights of Columbus Council 4524, and a lifelong Giants fan. Visitation will be private. Friends are welcome to safely attend Funeral Mass at Assumption Church, Wood Ridge at 10:30 am October 2 followed by entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Mary High School, Rutherford and Assumption Church.
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