Obituary: John H. Kling, 59, of Middletown

John H. Kling, 59, of Middletown, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

John graduated from Stockton State in 1977, earning a B.S. in Marketing. Following college, he owned and operated Kling Meats and Provisions for 13 years.

He stayed within the meat industry, which he loved, working in various buying and selling positions.

He has spent the last seven years with U.S. Foods- Metro NY as a Center of the Plate Specialist, specializing in meat and seafood. John loved the beach, the golf course, his job, his grill, and most of all, his family.

John is survived by his wife and best friend Regina Tarpey and two wonderful daughters, Courtney Michelle and Kelley Elizabeth.

John is also survived by his brother James Kling of Waretown, NJ, sister Cheryl Cavanaugh of Kalamazoo, MI, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Herman and Jean Kling and sister Karen.

A Memorial Mass will be held for John on Thursday, April 18 at 9:15A.M. at The Church of St. Catharine's in Holmdel, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in John's name to his favorite charity, Stomp the Monster, LLC, P.O. Box 521, Marlboro, NJ, 07746.