John Anthony Freda Caldwell, New Jersey Obituary

John Anthony Freda

John Anthony Freda tragically passed away on April 22, 2020 from Covid-19. Born in Belleville, New Jersey on June 20, 1968 to Lawrence, Jr. and Victoria (nee Baranello) Freda. He is survived by sons, Brian, David and Adam; his two brothers, Lawrence, III and his wife Mary; Alexander and his wife Joanne; nephews Matthew, Alexander, Jr. and Kevin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many beloved friends. He was a licensed optician in the State of New Jersey for many years, and last worked for Walmart Optical in Riverdale NJ. He studied at Raritan Valley Community College and was a 1986 graduate of West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell. He had a creative soul. He loved movies, television, books, and the superhero universe. He was always working on something. He had a real talent for writing and drawing, enjoyed creating funny social media memes and loved working on art projects using figurines. John had a knack for trying to make people feel special. He would spend hours searching for or creating the perfect gift to give someone. John will always be remembered as a funny, thoughtful, intelligent and introspective man. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to one of the following charitable organizations: JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation jdrf.org Hillside Cemetery ? George Pierce 27 Summit Ave. Fairfield NJ 07004 Hero Initiative - Helping comic creators in need. Heroinitiative.org
June 20, 1968 - April 22, 202006/20/196804/22/2020
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Dina Chiappetta
August 19, 2020
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Rick
March 26, 2022
Good, photos definitely sounds like a genuine, nice guy.
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Dina Chiappetta
August 19, 2020
I was an acquaintance/friend of John’s and got an article sent to my cell phone over this past weekend about the passing of John and his parents in April 2020. It was on the news by Governor Murphy recently in August 2020 and CNN this past Monday. My deepest condolences... Continue Reading
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Rick
March 26, 2022
Aww, nice tribute.
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Michele Esposito
August 12, 2020
John was the kindest, friendliest face when I walked into Walmart. He helped me with a pair of glasses and was a friendly face every time I came in. Years later, even when I no longer went to Walmart Optical, he would wave and remembered my name. He was a very special pe... Continue Reading
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Megan
August 8, 2020
John was such a pleasure to work with. He was always concerned about the well beings of his coworkers who he made to feel like family. He and I had many in depth conversations that I always appreciated. John was always someone you could talk to, he had such a big hear... Continue Reading
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Carmen Rivera
August 14, 2020
Such a joy to have known John when I worked for Dr.Lisa Smith he was such a talented artist he really could draw. So heart broken when I read about his passing my condolences to his family May god comfort You all during your grieving. He was a beautiful soul.
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Sandra Baranello
May 28, 2020

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Barbara DeAngelo
May 7, 2020
John you were taken too soon. The world will sorely miss your great sense of humor and your abundant artistic talent. I love you and cannot believe this has happened.

Aunt Barb
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Gene Cahill
May 6, 2020
John, my friend, my "brother from another mother", I don't even know what to say. I still can't wrap my head around this, and every time I hear a bit of cool geek news I want to call you but remember I can't. RIP my friend, you and your lovely parents. You'll always ... Continue Reading
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John and Cindy Plachinski
May 1, 2020
Blessing sent and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
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Suzanne Baranello
April 30, 2020
My nephew John Anthony Freda was taken from us way too soon. He was a bright, creative man who loved his family above all else. John I will miss your hellos at every family event. And your big hugs when you would leave. You always had a smile for everyone. You had ... Continue Reading
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Kate Sanderson
April 30, 2020
John was simply my guiding star and helped me through some rather difficult times these past few years. He was like the big brother I never had with his kindness, advice and annoying ability to make me smile even when I didn't want to. I will forever treasure memories of... Continue Reading
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