John T. Geddes, 83, of Barnegat Light, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Mr. Geddes was born in Glen Ridge and formerly of Maplewood before moving to Barnegat Light.
A graduate of Colgate University, Mr. Geddes was an executive with Chubb for 30 years. He was active in many civic endeavors throughout his life and in retirement, where he served as a Fire Police for the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Steer; and his children Kevin and his wife, Launi, of Monument, Colo.; Darryl and his wife, Ellen, of Fayetteville, N.Y., and Jill of West Nyack, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Olivia, Anna Grace, Jack, Natalie, Daniel and Bryce, several nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved dog, Cassie. He is predeceased by his first wife, Margery P. Geddes, of 53 years, and a brother, Lascelles Alexander Geddes Jr.
He is also survived by his extended family, including three step children and nine step- grandchildren.
Funeral services are private and under the direction of Bugbee- Riggs Funeral Home, 12th St. & Blvd., Ship Bottom. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company, 10 West 10th St., Barnegat Light, N.J., 08006.