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Jack West

February 24, 1926 — November 29, 2023

John J West., 97, of Fairfield, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Ann West. Loving father of Reverend Peter West, Chris and his wife Carolyn West and Sister Helena of Mary, O.Carm. Cherished grandfather of Caleb, Sophia and Daniel West. Dear brother of late Dorothy West, Walter West and Joan Ladd. Also survived by many extended family and friends. Jack was a veteran of the Army Air Corps serving during WWII from 1944-1946. He was an electrician with the Local #3 in New York for 40 years before retiring in 1986. Jack was a proud manager in the Fairfield Recreation Baseball Program from 1970-1976. And he retained detailed memories about his players for decades to come. Jack was a devoted parishioner at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church from its beginning. He went to daily Mass and was a member of the Legion of Mary. He loved to sing and was a choir member at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Passaic, NJ. Jack will be remembered by his family for being selfless and kindhearted. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

On Friday, December 8, friends will be received from 4-8 pm at Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home located at 7 Two Bridges Rd, Fairfield, NJ. Funeral is on Saturday, December 9 at 12:00 pm at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church located at 12 Hollywood Ave., Fairfield, NJ. Interment will be Gate of Heaven Cemetery located at 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ. Donations may be made to Lifenet www.lifeneteducation.org . 



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Saturday, December 9, 2023

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12 Hollywood Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004

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