Jack Nemeth

Jack Nemeth, 83, of Wayne, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.

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He was born and raised on 6th Avenue in the Bunker Hill section of Paterson and graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1960.

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Jack’s love story with his beloved wife, JoAnn, began when she was just fourteen years old, marking the start of a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion and shared memories. They attended prom together at Central High School, and their first official date followed at the St. Gerard’s Church carnival, where their young romance blossomed. Jack later proposed to JoAnn atop Garrett Mountain.

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They were married on Jack’s 20th birthday, September 29, 1962, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church in Paterson, followed by a reception at The Brownstone and a honeymoon in Miami Beach. Jack and JoAnn had three children together and shared 63 years of marriage filled with love, commitment, and cherished memories.

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Jack built a long and dedicated career with Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. in Carlstadt. He began working there during his college years and quickly became a valued and dependable member of the organization. Over the decades, he took great pride in his work and in the relationships he formed with colleagues who came to respect his steady presence, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Jack remained loyal to the company throughout his professional life, ultimately retiring in 2012 at the age of 70 after many years of faithful service.

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A man of many talents and passions, Jack’s curiosity and creativity shaped the way he lived his life. He found great joy in both fresh and saltwater fishing and cherished time spent camping outdoors. For many years, he especially looked forward to fishing trips to Canada with his father, uncle, and cousins—experiences that brought both adventure and lasting family memories. For many years he volunteered and served as a trustee of the Wayne P.A.L. 

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Jack also enjoyed collecting and savoring fine French wines, often sharing them during evenings with a close-knit group of fellow enthusiasts. Gifted with remarkable skill and patience, he could fix nearly anything—from furniture to cars—and often crafted or repaired items so seamlessly that his handiwork went unnoticed. His basement workshop reflected this dedication, filled with an extensive tool collection he was famously reluctant to part with, even into his 80s, always keeping items “just in case.”

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Artistic by nature, Jack could draw, paint, and carve with impressive ability. He especially enjoyed helping his children with school projects that called for his creative touch. Even his handwriting reflected his artistry, resembling elegant calligraphy—a small but telling detail of the care he brought to everything he did.

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Above all, Jack cherished time spent with his family: his three children, Jon (Shari), Kim (Michael), and Eric (Tierney); his six granddaughters, Alexis (Adam), Jessica (Albert), Genevieve (William), Lillian, Jackie, and Violet; and his great-grandchild, AJ.

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The family kindly requests that, instead of sending flowers, donations be made to St. Joseph’s Health Foundation in Jack’s name.