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John Lane

  • May 12, 1938 - December 28, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“To the Lane family, May time,s passing somehow help to ease your loss and sorrow, And may the memories left behind bring comfort for tomorrow. Ray...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Ray & Helen Tarpley - FL

“To the Lane family, May time,s passing somehow help to ease your loss and sorrow, And may the memories left behind bring comfort for tomorrow. Ray...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Ray & Helen Tarpley - FL

“To The Lane & Webster Family You have my deepest sympathy. He was a special gentleman. May memories of this unique man confort you in the days...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Beverly Williams - Paterson, NJ

“Juanita and Tracy, you have my sincere condolences with the loss of my dear friend John. I will never forget the many years of good times that we...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Bob Corley - Port Charlotte, FL

“I've been a coaches' assistant at University of Tennessee for 14 years. Nobody I ever saw run had all of the qualities John possessed as a runner...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Art Bolds - Knoxville, NJ

“I've been a coaches' assistant at University of Tennessee for 14 years. Nobody I ever saw run had all of the qualities John possessed as a runner...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Art Bolds - Knoxville, NJ

“Tracey, its been a long time since Pathmark, but will like to send my condolence to you and your family. In my prayers. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Sherry - Paterson, NJ

“Dear Lane family, Please accept my sincere condolences in loss of your family member, john. Ihave been connected to that family for many years and...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Helen lowery - Chesapeake, VA

“To Ms. Lane, & Family Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. I love my buddy Mr. Lane, he alwasy treat me as his daughter. His soul is resting...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Pamela Campbell-Greene & Family - NJ

“Pops I'm gonna miss you man. I want to thank you for being there for me and makin a man I love you Pops ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: DJ - Paterson, NJ

“The Master needed you for a special job, Rest in peace old friend, you will be missed, ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Farmer - Paterson, NJ

“to my only uncle i an going to miss talking and laughing with u. and u calling me shot out. rip my uncle love u forever ur favorite nice toodie ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: toodie - paterson, NJ


John "Rocky" Lane was born on May 12, 1938 in Raleigh, NC to the late Graham Land and Alice (James) Lane. He was educated in the Paterson School System and graduating thru the US Army while attending Eastside High School. He ran track along with Carnie P. Bragg. John was also know as the Grandfather of East 37th Street. John was educated into the Military June 1958 serving through June 1960. He was a Private First Class E-3. He was a former employee of Food Fair & Food Town of Paterson and then Shop Rite of Passaic for twenty-five years until his health began to fail; then he retired. John was predeceased by his sisters, Lillian, Morgan, Georgia Dunn and Betty Woods and five additional brothers. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving devoted wife and friend of forty-eight years, Juanita (Wright) Lane; his one daughter, Tracey Davis Lane; two grandsons, Derek (DJ) Webster II and Taj A. Webster all of Paterson, NJ; three sisters, Grace Wyche of Charlotte, NC, Ruth Mack and Annie Mae Lowery of Paterson, NJ; godson, Hah-neef Mack of West Orange, NJ; a special niece, Ruth (Toodie) Caster; special nephew, Stephen Lowery of Paterson, NJ; sister-in-law, Katie (David) Oliver of West Orange, NJ, Ella Washington of Paterson, NJ and Patricia Whitehead of Poconos, PA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.