JOHN R. GADBOIS

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN JOHN'S NAME TO: TOMORROWS CHILDREN'S FUND https://tcfkid.org/donate. VISITATION: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 4PM TO 8PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL MASS: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 10AM ST. JOHN VIANNEY RC CHURCH 2823 ROUTE 23 SOUTH STOCKHOLM, NJ 07460 INTERMENT: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 FOLLOWING FUNERAL MASS ST, THOMAS THE APOSTLE CEMETERY 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH John R. Gadbois, 61 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 after a long battle with heart failure. His loved ones have ensured his legacy will live on, through one last selfless act, offering the gift of life as an organ donor. He was born on March 30, 1962 in Cornwall, New York to the late Lorraine (nee Lester) and the late John A. Gadbois. John married Joanne Esposito in 1999 and resided in New Windsor, NY later moving to Stockholm, NJ where they raised their son John, and remained until his passing. For many years John was employed in Hotel Hospitality at the Sheraton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ. As of recently, John volunteered at various senior centers; assisting in coordinating all of their recreational and social activities. In his spare time, John loved being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and skiing. He also enjoyed watching football and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his dear parents Lorraine Gadbois in 2023 and John A. Gadbois in 1992. John is survived by his beloved wife Joanne Esposito; his devoted son John Ryan Gadbois; his loving brother Glen Gadbois and his wife Cheryl Treco Gadbois; his best friend Joe Bambino and his wife Sue; his Goddaughter Gabriella Bambino; his dear nieces Gianna and Bridget Esposito; his dear nephews Thomas, James, and Patrick Lynch; and Colm, Liam, and Pearse Esposito; his loving mother-in-law Joyce Esposito; his dear sister-in-law Jeanmarie Lynch and her husband Tom; and his dear brothers-in-law Joseph Esposito, and James Esposito and his wife Dee. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10am at St. John Vianney RC Church, 2823 Route 23 South, Stockholm, NJ 07460 followed by the interment at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery in Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in John’s name to: Tomorrow’s Children Fund: https://tcfkid.org/donate. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

JOHN R. GADBOIS

March 30, 1962 - October 11, 2023