John "Jack" Nosti

John "Jack" Nosti obituary, Forked River, NJ

John "Jack" Nosti

John Nosti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Nov. 26, 2024.

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John H. Nosti, "Jack", age 79, of Forked River passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born and raised in Nutley before moving to Forked River in 1990. He devoted his life to family, friends, political and charitable organizations. Jack was a Master Plumber in the Nutley area and a member of Plumbers Local 24. He served his community and devoted his time to his community. He was Past President of the Republican Club of Lacey, active member of Lacey Elks Lodge #2518, past State Treasurer NJ Division of AOH, past President of the Sunrise Beach Club, Republican Club Municipal Chairman and board member of Lacey MUA. He served as the youngest Exalted Ruler in Elks history for the Nutley Elks Lodge #1290 and co-founded two charities during that time, "Christmas for Farm Children" which is currently celebrating its' 40th year and the Abused and Special Children's Committee.
Jack loved to smoke cigars, raise a drink with friends and family, attend NY Giants games and also enjoyed Sunday dinners with his family. Most importantly, if you knew Jack, please remember him without tears or sorrow; raise a drink and toast him with a smile.
Jack was predeceased by his parents, Angelo and Louise Nosti, his brother Ronald Nosti and sister Edna-Mae Luzzi. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 57 years Bette-Jean (nee Fortino), father to Kelly Lombardi and her husband Dominick and Dr. John Nosti and his wife Jennifer, grandfather to Isabella and Anthony Nosti and brother to Bob Nosti and his wife Carol, He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Viewing will be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00 am at St. Pius X RC Church, 300 Lacey Rd., Forked River. Please meet at the church. Interment will follow at Good Luck Cemetery in Lanoka Harbor.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christmas for Farm Children at https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4208543536252437111&created=1732466589.6396232&printed=1
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