John Vincent Chiaramonte

John Vincent Chiaramonte, age 96 of Wayne, formerly of Nutley, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023. Born on February 11th, 1927, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dominica Chiaramonte. 

From the time John was a boy he had a strong work ethic that led him to excel in anything he set his mind to. He attended Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair where he played baseball, basketball, and his two most competitive sports football and track which he lettered in. Somehow amidst all his training for sports and his education, he found time to commit himself to working multiple jobs. His incredible work ethic instilled in him from his parents never faded. He worked for years and saved up what he could to eventually put himself through college not once but twice! He would go on to graduate from Seton Hall University first with a degree in business and then again to earn a degree in education as well.

John was incredibly proud of his Seton Hall education. He loved the school and it left such a mark on him that he decided to become a teacher himself. John had a knack for teaching every subject but those who knew him will remember him for his fascination with science and nature – it only follows that he favored teaching those subjects! 

In 1946 John would meet the love of his life. Rosemary was the sibling of one of John’s friend Otto, but the moment he first saw her he knew he was in love. He asked Otto to introduce him and the two never looked back. They attended countless dances and parties together before their eventual marriage in 1951. Rosemary and John enjoyed a loving and devoted marriage to one another. They settled in Nutley, NJ where they spent many wonderful years together raising their three children. John’s charisma and his knack for socializing led him to be a well-known figure in Nutley for many years until the two decided to retire to Tom’s River. His grandchildren will remember many fond memories with John exploring nature, bird watching, and picking fresh blueberries off a secret path John found in the woods.

John will be remembered for his ability to be naturally funny. He could make an entire room belly laugh with nothing but his wits and a simple gesture. His friends will remember his great sense of humor, but also his competitive edge that saw him playing Pinochle every Friday and even bowling well into his 90’s! One of John’s most admirable traits was his strong work ethic. He was unquestionably reliable, always on time, and never missed a day. John is a role model to everyone who knew him, and he will be dearly missed.

John is survived by his three children: Sue and her spouse Andy Kish, Linda and her spouse Randy Diana, and John and his spouse Michael Chiaramonte; six grandchildren: Ryan and his spouse JenniferKish, Thomas and his spouse Kacy Kish, Mathew Diana, Lauren Chiaramonte, Olivia Chiaramonte, and Reese Chiaramonte; his great grandchild Adalyn Kish. John is predeceased by his spouse Rosemary Chiaramonte; parents Joseph Chiaramonte and Dominica Chiaramonte; sister Phyllis Dugan; and his grandchild Nicholas Diana. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in John’s memory to St. Joseph’s Indian School