John “Hank” Morano

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - John “Hank” Morano, 88, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Janet. Devoted father of Susan (Brian) Lynch of Jupiter, FL, David (Frances) Morano of Park Ridge, NJ, and Andrew (Janice) Morano of Port Monmouth, NJ. Loving Grandfather of Gabrielle (Scott) Richardson, Francesca (George) Prescott, Victoria Baldini, Sophia Baldini, Caroline (William) Gaudreau, Matthew Morano, John Morano, and Andrew Morano. Great Grandfather to Jane Gaudreau and Hank Prescott. Born in Jersey City, NJ he lived in Bergen County for 60 years, most recently in Washington Township. John loved spending time with his family, traveling with his wife and friends, and the game of basketball. John was a High School History Teacher and Basketball Coach at Emerson High School in Union City, NJ. He coached the Emerson High School Boys’ Basketball Team for 30 years and led them to the State Championship in 1984. He was inducted into the Saint Peter’s Prep, Hudson County, and Saint Peter’s College Athletic Hall of Fames. During his time at St. Peter’s College, he led them to two NIT appearances. John was a parishioner of Saint John the Baptist Parish for 45 years.

The family will receive their relatives and friends on Sunday January 7th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Mass celebrating John’s life and faith will be held on Monday, January 8th 10:00AM at Saint John the Baptist Church, Hillsdale, NJ.

In lieu of flowers your family requests that donations be made to “Saint John the Baptist Church - Restricted Fund for Parish Renovations.”