Contributions to the tribute of Jack H. Thorn

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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Jerry Thorn posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Our condolences to Jack's family.My wife Carol and I with my sister Joan and her husband Jim visited Jack at his church a few years ago. We also had Jack come to our church in Rahway to do a service for us after the service we went out for lunch had a good time rembering the Thorn family.We kept in touch with Christmas cards. Cousin Jerry & Carol Thorn (son of Phil & Elsie Thorn)

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David Schnabel posted a condolence

Monday, April 15, 2013

Dear Lisa, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My sincerest condolences to you and your Family. He was truly a wonderful man. I feel blessed to have known him. With Sympathy, David Schnabel

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David Schnabel posted a condolence

Monday, April 15, 2013

Dear Lisa, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. He was truly a wonderful man and I feel blessed to have known him.

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Brian & Shirley posted a condolence

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Jack lived a good life and his visits to upstate New York brought many happy memories to us all. He was one of a kind and one of the best. God bless and keep you. Brian & Shirley

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John Cronk posted a condolence

Friday, April 12, 2013

Dear John and Lisa, my family is saddened by the loss of "Father Thorn". It is comforting to know he is now with your mom, the love of his life, Charlotte, and brother Peter. I am forever grateful to have had Father Thorn officiate my marriage to Sandy and the baptizing of our son Jason. I am also grateful that your mom and dad put up with me for the mischief we've gotten into in our teen years and for you John, my best friend forever. I love you JJ!

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Keith, Roz and Idelia Anne Brown posted a condolence

Friday, April 12, 2013

Father Thorn will be greatly missed. He had a wonderful compassion for everyone. Father Thorn had seen and done so many things for our family. He will not be forgotten.

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Steve and Kathleen Hoffman posted a condolence

Friday, April 12, 2013

Dear John, Lisa and Thorn family, Our condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. May God give you peace and comfort as your gather together and honor the life of your remarkable dad. Steve and Kathleen Hoffman

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Patricia T. Royce-Tanga-Ritter posted a condolence

Thursday, April 11, 2013

I was so sad to hear of the death of Fr. Thorn. He was my Priest, Mentor, Counselor and Friend @ St. John's from 1963-1979: a very long time. When I moved to Maryland, we kept in touch every Christmas & he never let-on that he was ill so his passing came as quite a shock! I was very involved @ St. John's including being the 1st Woman Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer, Choir Director and Vestry member. I could never list all the things he did for me during his Priesthood but I will never forget his kind and Fatherly advice on all matters of life. Goodbye Fr. Thorn & thank God our paths crossed in this life. You were a wonder Priest, man & friend & I will miss you very much.

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Paulette & Walter Rudella posted a condolence

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dear John I was so sorry to read about your Dad passing. He sounded like such a wonderful man and will be missed by all. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to all of you Paulette and Walter Rudella

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Rev. Harold. Johnson posted a condolence

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dear Lisa & John: My wife Dee Kromka and I were surprised and saddened to read your Dad's obituary in yesterday's paper. I had had the pleasure of spending 15 minutes visiting with him in late February at Dean Mackey's retirement party, and he didn't appear to have issues that could shorten his life so swiftly. Jack and I enjoyed a very strong and supportive collegial relationship for the 15 years or so during which we served our congregations simultaneously. We had the marvelous experience of twice touring Israel together, taking many from our congregations with us when we returned the second time to the Holy Land. But you may not realize that he was my partner for many years in starting and hosting a weekly gathering of interdenominational clergy for the study of Sunday's lessons, gaining some great mental and spiritual motivation for our preaching. Always gentlemanly, kind and faithful, your Dad was much loved and will still be long remembered with gratitude to God for his pastoral service. I have no question that he shall hear stated upon his entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We are unable to be with you for the services as we are on the road visiting with family in TN & GA.

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Harold Johnson posted a condolence

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Lisa &John: Forgot to say we will be unable to join you for Jack's service as we are on the road south to TN and GA visiting family members. Will be thinking of you.

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Rev. Harold Johnson posted a condolence

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dear Lisa & John: My wife Dee Kromka and I were surprised and saddened to read your Dad's obituary in yesterday's paper. I had had the pleasure of spending 15 minutes visiting with him in late February at Dean Mackey's retirement party, and he didn't appear to have issues that could shorten his life so swiftly. Jack and I enjoyed a very strong and supportive collegial relationship for the 15 years or so during which we served our congregations simultaneously. We had the marvelous experience of twice touring Israel together, taking many from our congregations with us when we returned the second time to the Holy Land. But you may not realize that he was my partner for many years in starting and hosting a weekly gathering of interdenominational clergy for the study of Sunday's lessons, gaining some great mental and spiritual motivation for our preaching. Always gentlemanly, kind and faithful, your Dad was much loved and will still be long remembered with gratitude to God for his pastoral service. I have no question that he shall hear stated upon his entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

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Skip & Kathy Dawson posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Our family is very saddened to learn of our dear wonderful friend's passing. We will never ever forget your gracious and kind personality. We've all shared many good times thru the years and will miss you dearly.We love you and hope you all are having a great time up above. Skip Kathy and kids

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Robert Loesch posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time of bereavement. Across the miles my spiritual presence is with you. May he rest in eternal peace with the love of Almighty God. May God grant comfort and support to each one of your family and friends. Love, Pastor Bob

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Barbara Brown Dunnican posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Father Thorn was a wonderful person. He did so much for my family during his years at St' Johns. I remember him telling my mother Dorothy and I that God wouldn't mind if we came to evening services in our Pj's he would just be glad that we were there. We all had a good laugh. He had a great sense of humor and and a way of making you feel that you could get through anything.We will miss him and always remember his kindness. Again my deepest sympathy for your loss. Barbara Brown Dunnican

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Will Rothfuss posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Enjoyed our Thanksgiving dinner so much last year with Jack at John and Diana's. he was so much fun to talk to- wish I could have known him better. My condolences to you all.

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Kim Thorn Zotto posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

So many memories during my childhood. Will always remember Uncle Jacks soft spoken voice and his smile...especially his smile, and when he wanted to laugh but tried not too and his smile would be higher on his right side. He is now an angel watching and looking down on his family and friends. God Bless you Uncle Jack.

Jack H. Thorn

1930 - 2013

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