John Bertram McDonald Jr.

November 14, 2019

McDonald, John Bertram Jr., 51, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2019. Survived by his mother, Maria, and his Uncle Robert and numerous cousins. Born in Westfield, N.J., he was raised in Demarest N.J. where he played soccer, little league and became an integral part of the community. He went on to graduate from Seton Hall University and New York University. Upon graduation, he became a licensed Clinical Social Worker and served at the New Jersey Memorial Home in Paramus as well as the Bergen Regional Medical Center Care/Plus. He subsequently went into private practice in Oradell, NJ. An outstanding athlete, he held a green belt in Jiu-Jitsu, was a skilled marksman and talented saxophone player. He has been upheld in his life’s work by his mother, Maria, who is the District Officer Manager for Senator Gerald Cardinale and his father, John McDonald, who predeceased him. A fun, loving person, he will be missed by his many veteran patients, his friends and his family. Visitation at the Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr. Tenafly on Tuesday from 1-8 PM. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 AM at Mt. Carmel Church Tenafly. Entombment at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; 4899 Belfort Rd Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)