John Byers Obituary

Age - 87

September 10, 2023

Hawthorne, NJ

Byers, John Irvin, age 87, of Oakland, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Teaneck and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, John had lived most of his life in northern New Jersey and Texas. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. After his service, John worked as a computer programmer for CPC International in Englewood Cliffs. John was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Byers (2022). Loving father of John Byers and his wife Pamela of Texas and Michael Byers of Georgia. Dear brother of Maryann, Eleanor, Monica, Michael and David. John is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. A funeral mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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