John J. Dester Jr. Obituary
The memory of John J. Dester Jr. of Ruskin, Florida, who passed away on December 21, 2024 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John J. Dester and Louise Dester Sr. (Schneider); and his wife Janice Dester (Duga). He is survived by: his children, John (Jo Ann Dester III), Robert (Kim Dester), Christopher (Tammi Dester), Deborah (Junior Sorey) and Catherine (Gerry Conte). He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home For Funerals (233 Carr Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
