John Bogle

John Bogle, age 68 of Pompton Plains and formerly of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18.

John, known as “JB” by his closest friends, grew up in Wayne and graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the class of 1972. His stunning blue eyes and cute freckles earned him the title of “Best Looking” in his graduating class. Throughout the years, John remained very close to many of his high school friends and football teammates. He loved music, played the guitar, and has been a loyal Bruce Springsteen fan since the 1970’s. He also had a hand in photography, flying planes and had a love for cars. John was an amazing athlete and played baseball in a men’s league well into his 40’s. John also coached for the Pequannock Mighty-Mites youth football from 1990-1998 as well as the Pequannock Township Little League Girls Softball team. Many kids surely remember Coach JB, his love for the game and his aviators.

John began his career as a parts manager for several NJ car dealerships. In the 1990’s he worked for ADP as a senior customer technical analyst, where he received numerous awards for customer service. John retired in 2017.

John and his loving companion, Maryann enjoyed their time together hosting backyard barbecues serving JB’s famous ribs, London Broil and chicken wings and spending time at the Jersey shore. John’s backyard and garage were his favorite places to be. Affectionately called "Bud" by Maryann, he was always building, tinkering and fixing things around the house with a Budweiser in hand and one of his many tools in another. John created the best atmosphere. Whether it was playing the perfect playlist on his speakers or strumming on his guitar along to the radio, he was always making his and Maryann’s home a place you never wanted to leave.

John’s greatest joy was found in his children and his grandchildren. When talking about his twin daughters, Brittany and Danielle, his blue eyes would twinkle. John could have been described as shy at times, but when talking about his family, their careers, and his grandchildren, he was full of life and humor. He was the grandpa that was always trying to make the kids laugh, and was affectionately called “J-Pop” by Maryann’s grandchildren. He loved telling jokes, kidding around, and making popcorn and Skittles, a “J-Pop creation” approved to eat at any time of the day. He shared endless love to his grandchildren and they will each miss him dearly.

John’s quick wit, big smile, baby blue eyes, big hugs and huge heart will be missed by all.

John is survived by his long time partner, Maryann Skaflestad of Pompton Plains. Also, his two daughters, Brittany Bogle Lockwood and her husband William of Lafayette, NJ, and Danielle Bogle Gonabe and her husband Matthew of Fairfax, VA; Maryann's daughters, Dana Hafner and her husband Steve of Pompton Plains, and Kara Frazier and her husband Ben of West Linn, OR. He is also the beloved grandpa to Ava, Leah, Stella, Noah, Luke, and “J-Pop” to Caroline, Charlotte, and Aubrey. He is also survived by his two sisters Susan Revella and Linda Malinoski. John was predeceased by his brother, William “Billy” Bogle, his father, William Bogle, and his mother, Margaret Bogle.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of John to Fighting Pretty www.fightingpretty.org/donate.