Stan Johnson, Jr.

October 1, 1940 - March 16, 2018
Stan Johnson, Jr.

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Stan Johnson Jr., 77 of Wilmington NC and formerly of Warrington PA, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018.

Stan was was born in Newark, NJ to Stan Johnson and Theresa Nahay Johnson. He attended  VoTech in Newark, NJ. He served as an Airman Second Class in the US Air force. Stan was employed at Faberge as an aircraft mechanic. He then achieved his private pilot license and ultimately became a Gulf Stream 5 Captain and flew for the Walter Annenberg Foundation.

Stan was a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Stan is predeceased by his wife of 57 years Tina Johnson. He is survived by his son Stan Johnson III of Albrightsville,PA; daughter Joanne VanderDrift of Clayton, NC; his grandchildren Kelsey Johnson of Montclair NJ, Stan Johnson IV of Oxford Mississippi, Johnathan and Christopher VanderDrift of Clayton, NC,; his son-in-law David VanderDrift and daughter-in-law Lisa Johnson.

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation in Stan’s name to or become a member of the National Rifle Association.

Calling hours for the family will be on Sunday March 25, 2018 from 1 to 4 pm at Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, NJ 08859. Additional calling hours will be on Monday March 26, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 with the funeral service 11:30 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ.

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  • March 24, 2018
    Ken Howell says:
    What a terrible shock it was for me when I learned of Stan's passing. Like myself Stan was an early member of the Gulfstream family, he was well known and liked by all. In 1996 I was hired on at Annenberg Aviation and worked with Stan for the next fourteen years, not only was he a great pilot, he was also great to be around after the flight - we had a lot of fun times during those years. After Annenberg Aviation closed Stan and I kept in touch by phone and E-Mail and once in a while visiting. He was always cheerful and had a big smile. I have lost a truly good friend. My sincere condolences to Stan's family. Rest in Peace Stan.

  • March 25, 2018
    Rina Valan says:
    I’ll never forget the wonderful times we had together at the trails, you and Tina will always hold a special place in my heart. My sincere condolences to all who loved you, especially Stan, Joanne, and Lisa.

  • March 28, 2018
    royie and edie waltman says:
    stan was my very best friend and I am heart broken edie and I will miss the talks we had and the many laughs lunch dinner and biscuits stan and I made the coffie talks the special visits .good by stan a very special friend my condoliences to all of his family.