John Robert Byrnes
Marriages
Mabel Coff - August 28, 1952
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6B - February 5, 2023
Born to John J. Byrnes
and Margaret Kraus Byrnes
in Jersey City, NJ. John
had a long wonderful
life that included: Army
service during the Europe
Occupation (1948-1950)
and in Korea (1950-1951) earning four Bronze Service
Stars; marrying the love of his life, Mabel Coff on August
28, 1952; volunteering with the East Brunswick Fire
Department; serving as commander of the VFW Memorial
Post 133; moving to Colorado; working and retiring
from the Department of Energy; owning 2 liquor stores;
and enjoying a beer at the Texas Roadhouse and Sunday
breakfast at the Eagles Arie 595.
He is survived by daughter, Dyan (Jeff) Koepnick;
granddaughters, Allison (Joe) McGill and Sarah (Chris)
Sanna; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by wife, Mabel Byrnes; son, John E
Byrnes; and grandson, Zach Seay.
He was incredibly loved and will be terribly missed.
A graveside service with military honors will be held
at 1 pm on Feb 7, 2023 at Memorial Gardens (2970
North Avenue) followed by a celebration of life at 2 pm
at Eagles Arie 595 (1674 US-50).
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hope West Hospice
would be appreciated by the family.
