John F Grigaitis, Jr.

John F. Grigaitis, Jr., of Willingboro and formerly of Burlington Township passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at his residence.  Born in the Mehlville neighborhood in Burlington City, John was a graduate of Burlington City High School, Class of 1960.  He served his country as a member of the National Guard.  He worked for the Hercules Co. in Burlington Twp. for 10 years.  He then worked for and retired from the Masonic Home of New Jersey in Burlington Twp.  After retirement John continued his service there as a volunteer for many more years.  His greatest joy was his 58 years of volunteer service in the Burlington Township Fire Dept., specifically at Beverly Road Fire Co. #2 – Home of the Blue Goose.  He was a life member of the Burlington Twp. Relief Association, an exempt member of the Burlington Twp. Fire Department, a life member of the Burlington City Exempt Association, a life member of the Burlington County Firefighters Association.  John also served as a member of the fire police for both Burlington Twp. and the County of Burlington.  He was predeceased by his parents, John F., Sr. and Mary (nee Bush) Grigaitis, his sister Barbara Napier, and brother George Grigaitis.  He was also predeceased by his nephews Tommy and Bruce Napier and Tom VanSciver.  He leaves behind his loving wife Susan and her son John Marshall, Jr., loving nieces Donna VanSciver, Patsy (Billy) Pinto, Jenny Napier and nephew Ryan Napier as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, many extended family members and many great friends.  A walk through  viewing for John will be held from 9-11am, Saturday August 15, 2020 at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington.  A graveside service will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, Rt. 130 Cinnaminson.  Proper face covering must be worn while in the funeral home.  Memorial contributions made to either the Beverly Road Fire Co., 1001 Beverly Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016 or to St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 223 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ 08016 would be appreciated by his family.  Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family through www.pagefuneralhome.com.