John Thomas Inserra passed away on the 6th of August. John was born in Englewood, NJ and grew up in Moonachie, NJ before moving to Hillsdale, NJ with his loving wife Jennifer. He is predeceased by his father John Inserra Sr.. He is survived by his mother RoseMarie Catania-Inserra; brother Christopher; wife Jennifer; sons Jordan and Jacob; daughter Jillian along with many more loving family members and close friends.
John was a devoted husband, father, friend and member of the Hillsdale and Pascack Valley communities. John volunteered his time as a member of the Hillsdale Fire Department, as a coach and administrator of the Pascack Valley Junior Wrestling program and as an Assistant Coach with the Hillsdale Hawks Junior Football program. Helping young athletes succeed while coaching and developing his own children was John’s true passion. Wrestling, in particular, was a big part of John’s involvement with his children from their early years with the Pascack Valley junior program to most recently with Red Nose Wrestling.
John will be remembered for his stories, his sense of humor, his laugh and his enthusiasm for life, but most of all for his commitment to his family and friends. Whether it was planning a wrestling tournament, coaching his kids or just showing up for a Sunday morning softball game, John could always be counted on. We know that in every way, John is and will always be with us, as an inspiration to lead, give back to our communities and be there for others when it matters most.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Monday, August 10th from 4-8PM. The family will be sitting Shiva from Monday, August 10th-Monday, August 17th at the Inserra family residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help the Inserra family during the difficult days and months ahead. Checks can be made payable to Jennifer Hein-Inserra and mailed to 59 Chestnut St., Hillsdale, NJ 07642.
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