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John J. Foerst, Jr.

  • May 7, 1940 - November 30, 2011
  • Knowlton, New Jersey
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“Our heartfelt sympathy to Joan and family. We remember the early 60's when we were all newlyweds sharing the happy times. May God's Love and Peace...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Estelle and Ed O'Connell - NY

“I was very sorry to get the news from my dad. My prayers are with you all. ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Jennifer Bober - Pompton Lakes, NJ

“Joan, So Sorry. Be assured of my prayers. Denise ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Denise Finnerty Clarke - Baldwin, NY

“Joan, So sorry to hear about John. He is now with Ed in that better place, not suffering any more. Just looking over us with care and love. You...Read More » ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Joan T Raube - Easton,PA, PA

“Dear Joan,Jimmy,Daniel,and Ben You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I only wish I had been able to meet your family under different...Read More » ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Carmen Cruz - BLAIRSTOWN, NJ

“Joan, My sincere condolences to you and family for your loss. I have only happy memories of John at Marist and driving around in his car & him...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Frank Hayser - Avon by the Sea, NJ

“Dear Joan, Jimmy and family: We mourn the loss of John and know he is in a better place with the Lord. His life was full and purposeful and will be...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Whitey & Karen Leavandosky - NY

“Joan Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Growing up across the street from John ,many great memories from Ave. A, St Mary's,...Read More » ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Bobby Findlay - NJ

“Dear Joan, Jim & Family: Our deepest sympathy go out to you on the passing of John. He will always be remembered for his kind mannerism and...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Hippy & Janet Nooitgedagt - PA

“Dear Joan: I am so sorry for your troubles. "Foersty" as we used to call him in St Mary's was a great guy who always would go out of his way to help...Read More » ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Martin V Smith - Sea Bright, NJ

“Joan, I'm so sorry for you and your family. I think of the memories of St. Mary's and Marist High in Bayonne that we shared at our reunions. I feel...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: John Dwyer - Fanwood, NJ

“Dear Joan, Jim and all of your family, I offer you my sincere sympathy at this sad time. You wouldn't want to see John suffer any longer. He was...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Father Michael Driscoll - PA

“Dear Aunt Joan, Jimmy, and family, I mourn the loss of Uncle John today. I conclude clearly how the fruit of the Holy Spirit was evident in my uncle...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Greg - Jackson Hole, WY

“Dear Aunt Joan, Jimmy, and family, I mourn the loss of Uncle John today. I conclude clearly how the fruit of the Holy Spirit was evident in my uncle...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Greg - Jackson Hole, WY

“Dear Aunt Joan, Jimmy, and family, I mourn the loss of Uncle John today. I conclude clearly how the fruit of the Holy Spirit was evident in my uncle...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Greg - Jackson Hole, WY

“Dear Aunt Joan and extended family, I am so sad to hear of the loss of Uncle John. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time of sadness...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Darrell Fransen - Northport, NY

“It is with great sadness that I learned of Cousin John's passing. Just a few days ago, I saw a picture of him that Cousin Robert sent us from our...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: Judith Mydosh Mullen - MountAiry, MD

“Aunt Joan and family, We express our deepest sympathy to you. We pray for you, and for Uncle John in this time of loss. I'll never forget how much...Read More » ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Tim Fransen - Phoenix, AZ

“Dear Mrs. Foerst, I will miss Mr. Foerst very much. He was so nice and made me laugh. I enjoyed learning about the civil war from him, and talking...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Petey Washer - White Twp., NJ

“John was a blessing to anyone who knew him. His friendship, sense of humor, kindness, encouragement, and words of wisdom will be missed daily. We are...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Peter and Traci Washer - NJ

“Joan I was very sorry to hear of our loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Love your Cousin My Father(Ed...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: Barbara Stanul - Taranto - NY

“My condolences to you, Joan, and entire the Foerst family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Courtney & Alex Barasch ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Courtney Barasch - Brooklyn, NY

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember the good times we shared together, especially the New Year's Eve party in Bayonne. ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Ron & Mary Fullerton - Gallaway, NJ

“So sorry to all the family for your loss. May John rest in peace with Christ. We will miss him. Joe & Kathleen Kosek & family & Joe D'Imperio ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Kathleen Kosek - Bangor, PA

“Rest in peace. ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Edward Brakowski - Magnolia, DE

“It was a pleasure when Mr. Foerst came into the office and we enjoyed many really good talks and I will miss that. My condolences to all the family. ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Judy-Surrogate's - Belvidere, NJ

“John was more than a cousin to me he was a good friend of my family and we loved him and his family dearly. I will miss his sense of humor and me...Read More » ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: ray currey - stanwood, WA


John J. Foerst, Jr., 71, of Knowlton Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Born in Jersey City, NJ on May 7, 1940, he was the son of the late John J. Foerst and Kathryn Mydosh. John was raised in Bayonne, NJ and was of the first graduating class of Marist High School, Bayonne in 1958. He resided in Knowlton Twp. since 1974. John was an attorney with his law firm, Law Office of John J. Foerst, Jr., Belvidere, NJ since 1975. He was a 1962 graduate of Seton Hall University and received his law degree in 1969 from Seton Hall University School of Law. John had served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard from 1962 to 1969 with the rank of sergeant. He was a past member and President of the Warren County Bar Association; He was also a member and past President of the Serra Club of Warren County. He had served as town attorney for Belvidere and Oxford in the 80's. John was a devote Catholic, a parishioner of St. Patrick R.C. Church, Belvidere, NJ where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He had also been a member of its Holy Name Society. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, John David Foerst. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Joan Barbara Brakowski; a son, James M. Foerst, of Westfield, NJ and his grandsons Daniel Lee Foerst also of Knowlton and James Michael, Jr. (Jamie) and Collin Foerst of Westfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to John's Alma Mater, Seton Hall University School of Law Scholarship Fund ("In Memory of John J. Foerst, Jr., Esq. Class of 1969"). http://law.shu.edu/Alumni/giving_back/Scholarships.cfm This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of John Foerst, Jr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.