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Wednesday
29
December
Visitation at Funeral Home
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Thursday
30
December
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Thursday, December 30, 2021
George Washington Memorial Park.
Paramus & Century Roads
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Final Resting Place
George Washington Memorial Park.
Paramus & Century Roads
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
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Angela Marsden Blauvelt posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
I met John over 45 years ago. We worked together at Pioneer Title in Hackensack. He was very kind to me having just come to the United States a few months before. He drove me to and from work and we would become dear friends. He was a special man. He loved his family dearly and my heart goes out to his wife, children and extended family members. I am blessed to have known him and the difference he made to my life.
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John posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
My sincere condolences to the DeSheplo family. I fist met John as he became a customer, but that changed real fast as he became a friend. John was one of the nicest people that I have had the pleasure to work with in my 45 years in business. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
John Quaregna of Jay Cue Construction Company
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Claribel Garcia lit a candle
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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Claribel Garcia posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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Sending my Prayers to the entire family. John was like a father to me. During court on June 2010 he gave me a homework for me to do because I got seven tickets, two in which were two DWI. Due to me driving under the influence of alcohol and under a blackout I almost died that night and ended up with John as my judge. He gave me a homework that was for me to see the movie “Days os wines and roses” I went home that day and started searching for the movie. I couldn’t find it and I told my sponsor about the request and she told me she had the movie. I watched the movie and on July 13, 2010 I went back to court and John remembered me and asked me a summary of the movie, I told him “as a good student I saw the movie and I learned a lot about sobriety. After this encounter I started going to AA and stayed sober ever since. Every year when I celebrate I sent him a thank you card expressing my gratitude to him. Today I want to tell his entire family that I will always remember John as a spiritual dad who guided me into recovery. John you will always be missed and inside our hearts!!! Today I know you are in Heaven talking to God about us because you were an angel walking on earth and I know today you are in Heaven praising the Lord together with the angels!!!
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John Weichsel posted a condolence
Thursday, December 30, 2021
John was one of the most compassionate persons I had ever met. He ruled the Ft. Lee Court with grace, wit and charm. He always tried to help the persons that came before him with their problems. He never forgot a name or a face. John was an institution in Ft. Lee. He will be sorely missed.
John Weichsel
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Nestor menaBJ posted a condolence
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Leanna and Peter, my Condolences to you both, John was the finest man I ever had the honor to have known and associate He will always be in my prayers. A real good man!
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Dawn O'Halloran posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
My condolences for your loss Leanna and family. Your dad was such a great man.
Dawn O'Halloran
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Milton Stewart uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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I will always miss you, thank you for the memories
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Vincent W Basile posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
John was a warm compassionate man. He tried to help and save my clients, most from drug addiction. Vinnie Basile
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Rosemarie Yaverian donated to CLOSTER ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
My sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Adam Herbst posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
It was always a pleasure to appear before Judge DeSheplo. It is a loss for the community. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Ken and Janice Ritz donated to CLOSTER ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Caroline,
Our condolences on John's passing. You have our deepest sympathies.
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Edward Simon Zizmor posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Judge De Sheplo was the first New Jersey Judge,I ever appeared before.(January 1977)> Since then I appeared before him many times. He was a kind and compassionate man who will be sorely missed.
Edward S. Zizmor
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Brad Mazarin posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
It was always a pleasure to appear in front of Judge DeSheplo. He treated everyone with kindness and respect and made you feel welcome in his courtroom. He will be missed.
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Megan Lavery Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
What a wonderful compassionate judge - loved his stories
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Ali Memar posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I only knew him for few years .My office is next to his office ,He never missed a opportunity to open my door to say hello sometimes by bringing my mail. , It broke my heart seeing him hardly walking in the hallway in past year or so ,even dough it was obvious that he didn’t feel good but he never stop smiling and asking me how was I doing,
He was a great man and He will be missed.
Ali Memar
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Cathy LoFaro posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Such a wonderful, kind and caring man. His years of dedication to our Borough and his sincere efforts to help people made a huge impact on all who appeared before him. He will surely be missed.
Cathy LoFaro and Edward Rose and Family
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Kathy Palmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I worked with John for eight years at the Ft. Lee Municipal Court; first while he was prosecutor and later when he became judge. There was never a more fair, thoughtful individual. We were also friends. My most sincere condolences to Leanna and Peter and to all his friends and family members. He was truly a remarkable man and will be greatly missed.
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Julianne Albano lit a candle
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Dear Caroline and family- We are heartbroken. John was generous, kind, and helpful to anyone who asked. Most importantly he was an amazing Dad, grandfather and the best husband to our cousin. He will be missed tremendously. We are so grateful he was a part of our family. We love you forever John… Julianne , Rich and Alexandra Albano
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Kevin Hartley lit a candle
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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I'm so sorry to hear that my dear friend has passed. I have so many fond memories of John professionally and personally like him swearing me in as the Borough Assessor, marrying me outside on the Cliffs in one foot of snow, and spending many hours with him golfing or playing tennis while listening to his wisdom. John was more than a friend and sometimes felt like my big brother. I'm truly blessed to have known him.
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Renee Pluchino uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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We will all miss you so much John. There are a million hearts broken today - you were the best of the best!
Love to you & The DeSheplo Family xo
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Barry Cohen posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Your Dad and Grandpa will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. While appearing in court before him was always a great experience, my favorite memories of him will always be the fun holiday dinners at Roberto’s in the Bronx but even more standing with him on Lemoine Avenue overlooking the DWI checkpoint during holidays. His quick wit, humility, sense of fairness and all around “goodliness” will be missed by all who met him. Take comfort in your memories and knowing that generations of Fort Lee residents, (both permanent and in some cases for about two hours during a court session) will remember him fondly.
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Tahari y lit a candle
Monday, December 27, 2021
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A tru gentleman.. the man did so much for us as kids and for fort lee .. we honor and thank him and his family a tru legend who's touch will be missed
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Jean Sweeney lit a candle
Monday, December 27, 2021
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John was not only a great Judge but also a great neighbor and friend. He married my sister Anna who adored him & Tom & I. There was no one else we would have wanted do the honor. My heart goes out his family. Thinking of you Leanna & Peter. Sincerely, Jean Sweeney
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Julie Ardito posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
My sincere condolences to the DeSheplo Family. What a wonderful Man John was. Whenever we spoke he always had a smile to share. May our Long Time Fort Lee Judge Rest in Eternal Peace. He was always so nice to my son.
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Michele Ortlip posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
John and his late wife, Linda were incredibly supportive of me and my sisters many years ago. John has always been a constant in my life, he was a warm hearted soul with a huge heart and great sense of humor. Blessings and love to the family.
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Philip Tornetta posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the DeSheplo family. John was a great judge and a great man. He embodied all the qualities anyone could hope for in a judge. He was intelligent. He understood the law and the court’s role as its keeper. He had a healthy dose of common sense and never lost sight of fairness and justice. I was blessed and fortunate to have appeared before John as Fort Lee’s Municipal Prosecutor for 14 years. I learned so much from John during those years. Words alone are inadequate to describe the life that brought so much to us all. John was unique. Uniquely qualified to serve as a judge. Uniquely strong, caring and just. He was like no other.
Philip Tornetta
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Joseph Horn posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, December 27, 2021
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Judge DeSheplo was a kind man, a knowledgeable judge and the embodiment of what an impactful person should be. As an attorney appearing regularly in his courtroom his topical stories, compassion, wit and wisdom captivated the room and he made me a better lawyer and a better person for having met him. There’s definitely a special place in heaven for him. May his family draw some solace in the fact that he positively impacted thousands (if not tens of thousands) of people throughout his career.
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Diana Shapiro lit a candle
Monday, December 27, 2021
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Truly an amazing man. It was an honor to have known you.
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Jacqueline lit a candle
Monday, December 27, 2021
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I am so sorry to hear this. I remember his home with Linda on Myrtle Ave in the70’s. It was a warm, welcoming gathering place.
I will never forget his sharp wit, warm smile. He helped me with a paper on juvenile rights in high school and had a sort of open door for kids who needed help. Thank you John!
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Tom Meyers lit a candle
Monday, December 27, 2021
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John loved all fort Lee people he was truly old school fort lee god bless his memory!
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Berek Don posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
A man who defined yhe term of “Honorable” in life, his profession and his family. He will be missed by all who had the fortune of knowing him.
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Monday, December 27, 2021
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