Obituary of John L. Hepner

John L. Hepner, 64, of Vineland passed away suddenly on Monday February 6, 2017. John was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on October 29, 1952 to Frances (Wojculewski) Zapar and Leslie Hepner. John attended Bridgeton Schools and entered into the United States Army in January 1971 and was a Spec. 4. He was part of the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1972. While he served in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal Bronze Star and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning home from the Army in 1974, John was a resident of Vineland where he owned and operated Eastern Generator Co. since 1977. John will forever be remembered for his heart of gold, compassion, contagious smile with smiling eyes and dedication to his family, friends and business associates. Whenever someone needed help, they always knew they could count on him. His wife, daughters and grandsons will never forget his unconditional love he gave each and every one. He was passionate about the happiness and health of all of those he came in contact with. He had a love for grilling, going to fabulous restaurants, enjoying the company of others, telling jokes and of course the shop. John was preceded in death by his grandparents; Helen and his beloved "Pop" Hepner and Helen and Stanley Wojculewski; his brother "Little" John Zapar; and step mother Janet Hepner. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Nancy; his daughters Lauren and fiance Shawn Sweet, Janeen and husband Brian Dunckley; his grandsons Joaquin and Michael; his mother Frances and step father Alexander Zapar that he always referred to as Dad; his father Leslie Hepner; his siblings Michael Zapar, Alexandra Smida and Becky Frantz; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and business associates. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11am at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 South Lincoln Avenue, Vineland with Pastor Chuck Serbeck and Pastor William Clay officiating. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, February 12 from 4pm to 6 p.m. and again on Monday, February 13 from 9am to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. John will be laid to rest at Olivet Cemetery in Elmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center Development Office. P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486. If you would like to make a donation by phone, please call 800-525-5841. Nancy, Lauren and Janeen would like to express the importance of getting a colonoscopy for early detection of colon cancer. Our hopes would be that this would touch someone to make an appointment to get a screening. If by doing this, it saves one person's life, it would be a blessing. John has told numerous people to please get checked. Do it for him! Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com