John “Jack” M. Farrell Obituary (1934 - 2020)

Mr. John M. Farrell, 86, died on March 13, 2020 in Brick Township, NJ. Memorial visiting in the Prout Funeral Home, (www.proutfuneralhome.com), 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona will be announced at a future date. Born and raised in Newark, Mr. Farrell lived in Verona for 32 years and Hardwick for 17 years before moving to Brick in 2012. He graduated from Newark Technical High School where he was a standout athlete in both Basketball and Track & Field. He worked for the I.U.O.E. (Operating Engineers), Local 68 for over 40 years, retiring in 1996. Mr. Farrell proudly served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed watching the Yankees and spending time with his friends and family, especially with his grandchildren at their sporting events. He was the past president of the Verona Baseball and Softball League and coached numerous youth sports through out his lifetime. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Johnnie Belle (nee Rhodes) Farrell; his loving children, Stephen Farrell (Mary), Michael Farrell, Robert Farrell (Marsha), Sean Farrell (Lisa) and Scott Farrell; and cherished grandchildren, Brian, Colleen, Jack, Kellyanne, Nicole, Jake and Cora Farrell. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Hartigan and several nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.