John Joseph Varani

July 2, 2015

VARANI, JOHN JOSEPH - Born September 13, 1954, John departed this life and joined his Heavenly family on July 2, 2015. Born in Riverside, NJ, John grew up in Margate. He later resided, with his wife and daughters, in Ocean City and finally in his Egg Harbor Town- ship home. During the 1990's, John was the Sexton at Saint Peter's United Methodist Church in Ocean City. He was later employed, for a number of years, by Peter Lumber, and then worked for the Egg Harbor Township Home Depot. John was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Varani. He is survived by his daughters, Chelsey and Sara Varani, his former wife, Teresa Sharp, his siblings, Bill Varani, Margie Varani, Nancy Sullivan (John), Mary Oakes (John), and Patty Maggio (AI),18 nieces and nephews, and 13 grandnephews and grandnieces. John was a kind, generous man with a wonderful sense of humor and a great love and appreciation for his family. He was a talented carpenter and loved working with his hands, making things for others. John enjoyed fishing, cooking (especially making his own bread and pizza!), playing basketball with his nephews, playing cards with family members, and riding his Harley during his earlier years. A public memorial service will be held between 6-8 PM on Friday, July 10, at Lowenstein-Saraceno Funeral Home, 58 S New York Road (Rte 9) in Galloway. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's memory to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, City Division (www atlanticare.org/giving).