John E. Kramer, Jr, former W2SNR SK John E. "Jack" Kramer, 91, of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2017. He was born and raised in Green Point, Brooklyn on November 22, 1925. He lived in Manhattan and Franklin Square, Long Island before moving to Middletown 55 years ago. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S Navy aboard the USS ARGONNE during WWII. He worked for many years as a technician for Bell Laboratories in Manhattan and Holmdel retiring in 1986 after 35 years. He served as president of the United Teletech Credit Union and also served on the Board of Directors. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Vincent T. Lombardi Council 6552, third degree and a member of the VFW Post 2179, Port Monmouth. Jack was a Ham Radio enthusiast. He was a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church and active parishioner, also serving as Eucharistic Minister. He volunteered tirelessly for the St. Mary's Fair and Mater Dei Booster Club. As a father they didn't come any better, thank you Dad - until we meet again! Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Robert Evans; three sons, Stephen Kramer, Michael Kramer, and George Kramer; grandchildren, Christopher and Trevor Evans, Jessica and her husband Daniel Teheran; his siblings, Robert Kramer and Gloria Szczepanski. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen in 2004. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 3-6 p.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2017 at 9:15 a.m at the funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 10:30 a.m at St Mary's Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jack's name to the Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org. For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com. Published in Asbury Park Press on Nov. 17, 2017 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=john-e-kramer&pid=187264783&fhid=8272 John E. Kramer, Jr, W2SNR (Not in FCC database) 22 Karyn Ter E Middletown, NJ 07748 USA License Class: General License Issue Date: Nov 05 1996 License Expiration Date: Nov 05 2006 .
