John W. Little Jr. "Jack", 80, was born in Easton, PA on June 20, 1939. Jack passed away peacefully at his home in Marco Island, Florida, on June 6, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Aspasia, and his three children.
Jack was a long-time resident of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He spent his early years in Pittstown and attended North Hunterdon High School, where he played football and basketball. After high school, he studied Economics at Wooster College in Ohio.
Jack was accepted in to Officer Candidate School located in Newport, Rhode Island. After his successful completion of the program, Jack proudly served his country as an officer in the Navy.
Jack married his childhood sweetheart, Aspasia, and they had a fantastic military wedding. In 1965, after his service in the U.S. Navy, he opened the legendary Flemington restaurant, Weiner King. Jack and his crew made the best Texas Weiner in the world for 18 years and he took his beloved, secret chili recipe with him to heaven.
Jack and Aspasia took over Central Liquors in 1980 and operated the store until their retirement. His love of the restaurant business inspired him open a second landmark restaurant, Jake's.
The couple’s love of the Caribbean led them to many fantastic destinations with their family. They spent beautiful summers in Beach Haven. This was where “Pop Jack” got to be with his grandchildren; which was by far his favorite thing to do.
Lunch with Jack was always special. No matter the destination, from St. Bart’s to Beach Haven, everyone would wish that those lunches could last forever!
Jack enjoyed a variety of sports and was an avid Mets, Jets, and Knicks fan. Watching and talking about the Knicks with his grandchildren had a special place in his heart.
Eventually, Jack and Aspasia settled down on the Island of Exuma, in The Bahamas. After a life of hard work, love, and adventure, he had found his paradise in the sand.
Jack was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Craig and his father, John W. Little, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Aspasia; his daughter, Penny Little and her daughters: Allie, Kelly and Lizzy; his son, John (Trista) and their children: Jack, Will and Grace; his son, Stephen (Christine) and their sons: Sam, Charlie, Henry and George. Jack is also survived by his brothers, Craig and Porter Little and his cousin & best friend, Wes Little.
The family is planning to hold a Celebration of Jack’s Life at a later date.
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