Jack Plale

John “Jack” Plale passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 8th, 2025, one day prior to his 71st birthday. Jack was a devoted husband, proud father, loving poppop and an amazing friend to anyone who had the honor of being a part of his life. So much of his life was also dedicated to his profession as an Electrical Contractor, holding electrical licenses in three states. He gave everything to his work and had a passion for sharing his many years of experience mentoring and teaching the "youngens." He refused to “retire” and continued providing advice and mentorship working with Bowe and Gant Electrical Service up through the day of his passing. Over the years, he was a member of the Salem County Sportsmen's Club, the Servicemen's Memorial Home and the Sakima Country Club. Born on August 9th, 1954 in Wilmington, DE to parents George and Agnes Plale, Jack grew up in Carney’s Point, New Jersey and was one of the middle of the six children in the Plale family. From a very young age, Jack’s hard work, ethics and determination shone through. His passion for his craft started at the tender age of 15 where he worked for Serve U Electric making house calls and performing electrical repairs. It was a goal of his to own his own electrical contracting business and in 1981 he started his “empire,” Jack Plale Electric. His reputation preceded itself developing life long professional and personal relationships with some of the most critical businesses in South Jersey and beyond. He was always proud of his NJ electrical license number 6520. In 1975 Jack met the love of his life, Roxanne. The two were “fixed up” by Roxanne’s mother, Rose. Rose knew best, as the two have been together for over 50 years and created a wonderful life together with their two daughters and three grandchildren. Jack cherished his standing Saturday lunches with his daughter Jaclyn and couldn’t wait to get down the shore to spend time with daughter Jen and his grandchildren. He had a special relationship with his son-in law, Chris whom he called his “son” and would often express his pride in how much Chris has grown as a person and professionally since their first meeting. He shared an equally special relationship with his son-in-law Ricky whom he had the utmost respect for, given their common work ethic and the love he shows his daughter. These relationships were not just reserved for Jack’s family. He has a special bond with so many friends and family and his impact on each of them will be forever remembered. Jack also enjoyed riding his Harley, shooting trap and celebrating any occasion with a party, especially the Annual Plale Christmas Eve Open House. Jack is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Roxanne; his two daughters Jaclyn and Jennifer, his three grandchildren Isabelle (Belle according to Popop), Eva and Weston and his four brothers and sisters Ellen (Keith), Mary Beth (Dayne), Mike (Jorgann) and Jude (Clyde); and many nieces and nephews. He had a great love for his eldest brother Larry who has passed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Gabriel the Archangel R. C. Church, 369 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, NJ 08069. There will be a visitation prior to mass, also at the church, from 9 AM to 10:45 AM. Interment will follow mass at Lawnside Cemetery in Pilesgrove, NJ. All who knew Jack are welcome to attend. Let us forever remember what we often heard Jack saying and how he lived every day. “Who wouldn’t wanna be me?” www.adamsfuneralhome.org

Jack Plale

August 8, 2025

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