John Sprofera, Sr.

John E. Sprofera Sr, age 74 of Whiting, passed quietly on Friday, August 30th in Oakland with his son by his side.  He was a resident of Whiting for the past 20 years, formerly of South Hackensack. John was predeceased by his wife Charlotte (nee Aversa) of 43 years, his parents Joseph and Lucy and his three siblings, Joanne, Victor and Theresa.  He is survived by his sister in law Margaret Montana of Beverly Hills, FL., his son John Edward Jr., daughter in law Kirsten, and his most cherished granddaughter Lucy.

He was born in Teaneck, NJ and resided in South Hackensack, NJ most of his life. John was a graduate from Bergen County Technical Vocational School and was very proud of his trade as a baker.  He went on to follow in his father's footsteps in pursuing a career in law enforcement. John served his community honorably as a police officer for the Hackensack Police Department as a motorcycle cop, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the South Hackensack Police Department.  He then joined the Aversa family-owned business Ava-Gae Sales. Most recently he had worked as a court officer for the United States Marshal Service.

John and Charlotte resided in Crestwood Village 1 during their retirement where he served as a village trustee.  He was an active member of the village and enjoyed playing Bocce, bike rides and walks with his beloved wife. John is remembered as a prankster who truly loved to laugh.  He was a true friend and always loyal to those around him. Although John held many titles throughout his life, the one he was most proud of was “Pop-Pop.” John loved his granddaughter Lucy immensely as they shared a bond like no other.  

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, NJ Chapter, 986 S Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081, or visit www.cancer.org.