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John J. Lee, 67, of Metuchen, N.J., passed away suddenly at JFK Medical Center, Edison, N.J. A memorial visitation will take place Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a service at 2 p.m. at Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave. (Route 27), Metuchen (costello-runyon.com). Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, John grew up in New Rochelle, N.Y., and resided in South Amboy, N.J., before moving to Metuchen 30 years ago. He was self-employed as an insurance broker. John recently participated in the Senior Olympics at the Metuchen-Edison YMCA, where he won two silver medals in swimming. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Catherine Lee (nee Degener); four children, Maria Lee, John J. Lee, Richard Lee, and Lisa Bousquet; two stepchildren, Douglas Henderson, and Jennifer Arbeitman, and five grandchildren, Lauren, Chloe, Jack, Isabella, and Haden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Metuchen Branch YMCA Fund for Tomorrow in John Lee's name.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2012.

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Betty Devereux

January 8, 2012

John was such a nice guy, always positive and smiling, with a great sense of humor. I will surely miss seeing him around Metuchen.
Cathy, know that he is watching over you constantly, being the caring husband that he was and still is.
Peace to you and your family. Keep the wonderful memories alive.

January 3, 2012

The Lee Family,
May the God of all comfort, comforts your family during the sadden days to come. May God wrap his arms around all of you and comfort each one at this time.
DB NJ

Darlene Rich

January 3, 2012

Cathy- Although I never had the honor of meeting John, I know, because I know you, he was a good man. Words cannot touch and comfort your heart as I would like them to; I hope that our prayers will. Love and care, Darlene

January 2, 2012

John was in the YMCA everyday and we talked I will sadley miss him much.......Love Cindy

Jeffrey {Jimmy} Glaser, Ph.D.

January 2, 2012

My memories of John are long standing and fond. I met John as a student who worked part time at Orbachs in 1971. Later I met him again when he brought me into the insurance business in 1982. I've been his friend since that time.

He was a leader of men and taught me to lead too! Although we seperated professionally as I too becasme self employed, we wpoke often and he offered me advice about life for many years almost to the day he left us all. May God Bless his soul and look over Cathy and his children and grandchildren.

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