Manville, NJ-John Chabra, 84, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at his residence. Born in Manville, son of the late Peter and Helen (Franchak) Chabra, John was a lifelong resident of Manville.



John faithfully served his country as a corporal with the United States Army 661st Field Artillery Battalion during World War II having been a recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He retired from Delco Battery in New Brunswick after many years of employment. John was a lifelong parishioner of Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Manville. He was a life member of Thomas J. Kavanaugh Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2290 in Manville having served as Past Post Commander from 1972-1973.



Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his dear sister Eleanor Chabra and two dear brothers Peter Chabra and Nicholas Chabra, Sr.

John leaves behind two loving sisters Helen Macinko and Mary Lopatosky both of Manville. He will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Friday, December 10th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Fr. James Parsells officiating the Panikhida at 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 11th from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.



A funeral service will begin 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Manville. John will be laid to rest at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery in Hillsborough. Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to: VFW Post #2290, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville, NJ 08835 or Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 605 Washington Avenue, Manville, NJ 08835 or to the VA Hospital of your choice.