Of Gloucester City, NJ. Passed away on January 16, 2026. Age 78. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Valentine) Barrett. Jack was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Rose (Crusco)Barrett on October 4th, 2020. He survived by his son, Michael Barrett (Andrea Pallies); grandson, Edward Barrett: sister, Patricia Barrett. John was also predeceased by his son, John J. Barrett, Jr. on October 6th, 2018.
Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Carpenter during the Vietnam War. He went on to work as a bricklayer for the Bricklayers Union #12 in Linden, NJ. He later worked as security guard at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill and also worked as a nozzleman for the Swim – Mor Pools & American Gunite for 20 years.
Graveside Funeral Services will be celebrated at 11 am on Wednesday, January 28th in Camden County Veteran Cemetery at Harleigh Cemetery, 1640 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contribution in memory of John may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of John J. Barrett, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:
McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142.