Obituary of John Thomas Emerick

EMERICK, JOHN THOMAS 84(formerly of Atlantic City), died September 13, 2017 at Superior Residences at Cala Hills, a Memory Care Community for Alzheimer's, in Ocala, FL. where he lived the last few years of his life. While John had previously resided in Northfield, NJ for many years, he was an Atlantic City native. Throughout the area he was well known as a talented hairdresser. As 'Mr. John', he had worked at salons such as Armand's and Bob's, and eventually opened his own shop off the boardwalk in Atlantic City. He later worked as a bartender at the 'Top of the Trop' at the Tropicana Casino. John attended Our Lady Star of the Sea Grammar School and AC Technical High School. A proud veteran, John served in the US Navy and was stationed in the Persian Gulf. He enjoyed photography and fishing and he traveled the world as an employee of hair salons on cruise ships. John leaves to cherish his memory his granddaughter Rachel; cousin Alice Higgins and family; and former wife and friend Mary Windisch. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter Suzanne and sister Dolly. John will be missed by his many friends from New Jersey and Florida who loved and admired him. A Memorial Service was held at the Countryside Funeral Home in Anthony, FL. on September 19th. His cremains will be interred privately at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing. Gormley Funeral Home LLC, AC.