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Roy N. Johnsen

, New Jersey

Roy JohnsenDecember 19, 1937 – April 1, 2026Roy Johnsen was called to fight fires in heaven on April 1, 2026. A devoted public servant and mentor, Roy dedicated his life to helping others through his service in firefighting, emergency medical services, and numerous community organizations.Roy proudly served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter from 1955 to 1960. Following his military service, he worked as a dispatcher for the New York Fire Department, from which he later retired. His commitment to service extended far beyond his career—he also volunteered with the Volunteer Heart Resuscitation Unit and served as a firefighter in Staten Island.His lifetime of volunteerism was both long and distinguished. Roy was a Past Chief and Life Member of the Bamber Lakes Fire Department, a Life Member of Lanoka Harbor EMS, and Commander of American Legion Post 517. He also served as Past Director of the Old…

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Joseph Meyer

, New Jersey

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived we celebrate the life of a devoted husband father grandfather and friend. His life was grounded in a strong and abiding faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior which guided the way he lived served others and cared for those around him. He shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife Pauline building a life centered on faith family and generosity toward others. He was a loving father to Jim Meyer and Joy Stewart and a proud grandfather to Connor Zack Josh Sam and Wil. He was also blessed with a greatgranddaughter Molly who brought him great joy. He is survived by his siblings Gary and Hilda along with many extended family members friends and members of his church community who were blessed by knowing him. His faith was central to his life and he found great…

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