Obituary of John H Amey

John H. "Jack" Amey Jr., 88, of New Village, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2019 at Manor Care in Easton, PA.

Jack was born on September 5, 1930 in Phillipsburg, NJ to the late John and Frances (Seguine) Amey Sr.

Jack graduated from Phillipsburg High school class of 1949. He served proudly in the US Marine Corps as a Sergeant during the Korean War. He and his wife Josephine (Bevilacqua) celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in May. He worked at United Can in New Village, and was a machinist at Sanco Piece Die Works in Phillipsburg. Jack also worked as a machinist for more than 24 years at M&M Mars in Hackettstown, NJ until his retirement in 1992. After his retirement, he worked at Merrill Creek Reservoir as a boat ramp attendant.

Jack was a 50 year life member and past Chief of the Franklin Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Fire Police. He was a past member of the Franklin Township planning board. He was a member of the VFW Post in Stewartsville, NJ and the Northampton Marine Corps League. Earlier in his life Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

He is survived by his caring wife Josephine; a son, John Amey and his wife Tara; a daughter, Jodi Amey; a sister, Ellen Stichter; Grandchildren, Julia, Alexis and Hailey. An Uncle, Robert Amey and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday September 6, 2019 from 5-8 PM at the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234 W. Washington Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral services will be celebrated on Saturday September 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Stewartsville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jack's name to the Franklin Twp Rescue Squad, PO Box 224, Broadway, NJ 08808 OR Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 43, Broadway, NJ 08808.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home. To send an on-line condolence please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com