John Francis Briscoe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Francis Briscoe of Brick, New Jersey, who passed away on December 7, 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sadie Briscoe and Michael Briscoe; his siblings, Michael, Thomas and Lorraine McPherson; and his nieces and nephews, Kim McGillion and Michael Engelson.
He is survived by: his wife Kathleen; his daughters, Bonnie Chase (John), Colleen Ferris (Michael), Marybeth Thomas (David) and Kaitlin Valcarcel (Kevin); his grandchildren, Connor, Jack, Patrick, Aidan, Dylan, Brendan, Charlie, Emma, John, Katherine and Grace; and his extended family, Heather Egan (Conor), Jamie McPherson (Annie), Andrew Engelson (Sabrina), David Engelson (Robin), Christine McGowan (Paul), Marybeth Bloom (Ryan) and John McGillion. He is also survived by his children and grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home (2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Catharine's Church (215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. Anne's Cemetery (1610 Allenwood Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's name to The People's Pantry, 638 Rolling Hills Drive, Brick, NJ 08724, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Catharine Conference, P.O. Box 142, Spring Lake, NJ 07762—two causes that were, very close to his heart.
