Very sad day for the Fishing community...

[HDMarc]

Sorry to hear of his passing, condolences to his family, Godspeed Captain

[Sullivan]

Terrible news , may he rest in peace . Just spent the day at the meeting with his mate , Joey .

[SaltLife1980]

Will be missed. My condolences to the family. RIP with fair winds and calm seas.

[cigar Bob]

And so we turn another page In the book of the sea (something else John said at the end of the day), rest in peace Capt John.

[CaptMarc]

RIP in peace. My condolences to his friends and family. I didn't know him personally but my mate's son worked for him this past summer. Said what a really nice guy and great captain.

[bunker dunker]

prayers sent to his family.drift in peace capt john

[Blind Squirrel]

Originally Posted by 1captainron

It is with a broken heart that I have to post we have lost another great person and Captain from the fishing community.
Captain John Connell Jr. (Capt. John), Keyport, passed this morning at 48 years old.
John was an awesome Man, good friend and one of the best Fluke Captains around. A man who would do anything for anyone on the drop of a dime. He built an excellent business of regular customers who all came to love and support him over the years.
Capt. John was the go-to guy when you needed anything, he knew everyone in the business up & down the coast. Always had his check book out to support any of the organizations fighting for the fishery when asked. When we did a fundraiser for the SSFFF, John was one of the first to write a check for $500, actually called me before I called Him....That was the kind of Man I will remember. He never a bad word about anyone, If he had any negativity about anything, he kept it too himself, which I respected more than anything.

The thing I will miss most....for the many years I have know John, everyday at the end of the day his final words would be.....OK, you boys have a nice day, see you tomorrow......If we get out. I will miss and think of that until it's my time to go. Until we sail together again my friend, we will miss you dearly.
Capt. Ron

I didn't know Capt. John, but I fished with the Ebles in Barnegat Light for many years, and knew the late Capt. Wayne from his junior HS days when he worked as a mate for his big brothers Ron & Charlie. 51 is way too young to be taken from us too:
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dig...44&mid=5888286
My condolences to the Connell family.

[dales529]

Very Sad news. Way too young. RIP Capt and condolences to the family friends and all the Captains, fishermen who knew him.

[Mikeps326]

That was my go to boat in the summer fluking. I knew the guy very well and the all the mates! Very sad day and still in shock that it has happened! RIP Captain John and fish on brother!

[Capt Andy]

Oh, Cousin, I miss you already. It will never be the same...