John J. Stenger, Jr. 89 of Clifton passed away on August 2, 2013. John was born in Pasaic and lived all of his life in the Passaic and Clifton area. A maintenance man for Hoffmann LaRoche Co of Nutley for over 25 years retiring in 1989, John was a member of Quentin Roosevelt American Legion Post # 8, Clifton, and was and WW II Army-Airforce Veteran. John received a Distinguished Service Award from the 303rd Bombardment Group(H), "Hell's Angels" Combat Team, while serving at Molesworth, Cambridgeshire, England, 1942-1945. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Lewis) who died in 2011. Devoted father of Richard Veech and his wife Kathryn of Dingman's Ferry, Pa. Dear brother of The late Mary and Elizabeth. Loving grandfather of Marci Hirkaler and her husband John, Stacy Veech and her fiancee Scott Jones and Wendy Lowe. Adoring great grandfather of Ali, Courtney, Sydney, Alyssa and Samantha. Cherished uncle of Carol Smith. Funeral Tuesday 5:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave Clifton. Cremation Private Visiting Tuesday 2-6PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,donations made to the American Heart association in John's memory would be greatly appreciated.