John Robert Choff

John Robert Choff, 80 years old of Eatontown, NJ and longtime resident of Little Silver, NJ passed away on October 5, 2022 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ. He is predeceased by his parents, John B. and Helene Choff. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jenny Bucci Choff, son Jeffrey Choff, daughter Jodie Choff O’Connor (Chris), grandchildren Sydney Choff, Jordan Choff, Paige O’Connor and Quinlan O’Connor, his sister Barbara Witzigman (Jim) from Sparta, TN and many nieces and nephews who he loved and adored.

John was born and raised in Ellwood City, PA graduating from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1959 and attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. John enlisted in the Navy in 1965, serving aboard the USS Bushnell and working at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, MD. In his 30 years of treating and caring for patients, he worked as a PA for Dr. Phillip J. Torsney in Red Bank, NJ. After retiring, John worked an additional 20 years at Red Bank Regional High School as a substitute teacher.

John was loved and respected by everyone, especially the patients he treated, the students at school, and the young athletes he coached and left a positive mark on throughout the years. His faith as a devout Catholic guided him throughout his life. John’s favorite things included spending time with his family, playing golf and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers win!

John was a devoted and loving husband. His wife, children and grandchildren meant the world to him.

There will be a visitation held on Monday, October 10th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 11th at 11:00 AM at St. Anselm R.C. Church 1028 Wayside Road Wayside, N.J. Interment will be private.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

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