John “Jack” Campion, 75, of Long Branch, died on Monday, September 4.

He was born in the Bronx to the late Sarah and John J. Campion and raised in West Long Branch.

Jack graduated from Shore Regional High School and shortly after, served his country honorably in the US Army. He served two tours during the Vietnam War. He continued his loyalty by serving in the US Army Reserves for several years. Jack worked for National Produce, and later Monmouth College. He was a proud member of the Long Branch Fire Department, serving the Neptune Hose Company for many years. Jack was also a member of the Elks Lodge #742, the VFW, and the Tenants Association in Gregory School Apartments.

He will be remembered for his big heart and his willingness to help anyone that needed it.

Jack is predeceased by his parents.

Surviving is his sister, Denise Minton, his niece Stacey Minton, and many loving cousins.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 7 from 3pm – 7pm at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, with a funeral home service being offered at 6pm. Burial will be Friday, September 8 at 10:30am at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Jack’s family asks with gratitude that donations in his name be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org)

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Jack, please visit his page of tribute at www.WoolleyBoglioli.com