John Paul Locke, Jr. (82) of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Madison, CT, died 4/19/20 of complications related to Covid-19. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Nancy Bohne Locke, and his three children and their families: John Paul Locke III, his wife Anna, and children Alejandra and Charles; Thomas Edward Locke, his wife Diana, and children Tessa and Annika; Jennifer Locke Burchell, her husband Brian, and children Olivia and Maggie. A graduate of Hackensack High School, Blair Academy, and Davis and Elkins College, and an Army Veteran, John taught Mathematics at Lackey High School in Maryland for three years before joining his father in New York City as an investment broker. After 45 years, he retired from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2011 as First Vice President Investments. John was a Leader of Boy Scout Troop 349, Town Historian for Woodcliff Lake, a member of Hobbyists Unlimited in Ridgewood, and a charter member and past President of the Bergen-Rockland chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. A skilled photographer, John took pictures of trains for almost 50 years, and his photos have been published in several railroad magazines. He loved the banjo and played for many years with a group of friends called The Boisterous Banjos. John delighted in his dogs, watching birds at the feeder, planting willow oaks, and swimming in Madison. He will be dearly missed for his humor, kindness, and the unconditional love he gave his family and friends. A private service will be held for the immediate family, and a celebration of his life is being planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Pascack Reformed Church, where John was a member: 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656.
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