John A. Budnick
January 11, 1929 - October 26, 2017

John A. Budnick, Jr., 88, Pompano Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, October 26th.

Mr. Budnick served his country honorably as a Cryptanalytic Specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge from the Army, he was the owner and operator of Budnick’s Esso gas station on the corner of Bethany and Holmdel Road. John was an entrepreneur and built his own home on Telegraph Hill Road in Holmdel. He was a realtor for Applebrook Agency in Middletown. After retiring from the real estate business, he purchased Laird Stationery in Fair Haven NJ which was run by his family until recently closing. During his retirement, John traveled back and forth from Florida to New Jersey where he also had a residence in Highlands NJ. However, John was never more happier and content than when he was in “sunny” Florida.

Mr. Budnick was predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 1996. Surviving are his sons and daughter-in-law, John A. Budnick, III, Atlantic Highlands and Robert & Rose Budnick, Brick; his daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah & Robert Montanelli, Brick and Diane & Andrew McCool, Freehold; and his grandchildren Dana, Dara, Deanna, Kelly, Christina, Grace, Matthew, Ashley, Travis, and Dylan. He is also survived by his companion, Benita Ferrara of Florida.

Visitation Monday, October 30th 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, October 31st at 9:15 am at Church of St. Catharine, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel. Entombment Holmdel Mausoleum. To share a favorite memory or messages of condolence, please visit Mr. Budnick’s Page of Tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.

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John A. Budnick, Jr., 88, Pompano Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, October 26th. Mr. Budnick served his country honorably as a Cryptanalytic Specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge from the Army, he was the owner and operator of Budnick’s Esso gas station on the corner of Bethany and Holmdel …
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Dara Fortuna left a message on April 16, 2024:
Always missing and thinking of you PopPop. I love you.
Deanna Montanelli left a message on January 11, 2023:
Happy Birthday Pop Pop. I miss you so much. I was looking at a picture of us today dancing in the candle store in fair haven. I hope your dancing up in heaven today. Thanks for always watching down on us. I love you ❤️
Deanna Montanelli left a message on May 3, 2020:
The sun was shining bright this weekend just how you liked it in sunny Florida. I have been seeing many cardinals cross my path, more than usual lately. Mom and I always think of you when we see them. I know you’re watching down on us. I miss you more and more every day. I love you Pop Pop.
Deanna Montanelli left a message on October 26, 2019:
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Gloria Woodward left a message on November 6, 2018:
My sincere condolences to the family and Benita. May many happy memories help you all at this very sad and difficult time. I worked with John at the Applebrook Agency and shared many good laughs together. Seeing him several times in recent years he still had that wonderful sense of humor which was part of his winning ways. RIP, dear John.
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Robert Montanelli left a message on October 30, 2018:
We will never forget you. You will be in our thoughts and hearts every day. You are a Man of Peace and Love. Miss you....God Bless You for all your kindness to us.
Flarichie@aol.com left a message on October 30, 2018:
Every time he seen me he say “ Hey Dude “ . John was a great neighbor but more importantly a great friend RIP John,,,,,Richie Stack cabana bay village
Joan and Bob Nixon left a message on October 30, 2018:
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Sharon Gilbert left a message on October 30, 2018:
Having lived in Fair Haven all of my life, I have fond memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Budnick when they were the owners of Laird Stationery. They were such a nice couple! Sending my deepest sympathy to Rose and Bob and Debbie and all of the Budnick family. May he rest in peace!
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Dana Montanellli left a message on October 28, 2018:
Pop pop, Words can’t express the loss this is to our family. I feel so lucky to have had such a wonderful grandfather. You have always been so special to me and I will cherish all our memories. Memories from as early as sitting at your desk with you at lairds while you shared your oranges with me and did your paperwork to being able to spend time with you in Florida and giving me the motivation to pass my cpa exams. I love you so much and you will live on in our hearts forever. Love Dana
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