Obituary of John Nelson

John Michael Nelson of Garfield died on March 4, 2013 following a brief illness. He was 50. Born in Saddle Brook he was long time resident of Wyckoff. He was self-employed as a cabinet maker for Nelson Custom Furniture in Garfield. Survivors include his parents; Norman J. and Deanna. One brother; Scott D. Nelson and his wife Patricia, Two sisters: Lori A. Gayle and her husband Charlie, Cathy A. Salvini and her husband Michael; two nieces, two nephews and his longtime girlfriend Jeannie Adkison. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 07481 (www.vpfh.com). The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 AM and the interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in John's memory may be made to the St. Joseph's Foundation, 810 Main St., Paterson, NJ 07503.