Obituary of John Merritt Tilford Jr.

Tilford, Jr., John Merritt "Jack" – on May 26, 2025, age 98, of Huntington, NY, formerly of Bayville, NY. Beloved husband of the late Adele. Loving father of Gail Peach (Robert) and Gary Tilford (the late Barbara). Cherished grandfather of Holly Tilford (Jason Neal), Jamison Tilford (Yvonne), Kristen Bergassi (David), and Randall Peach. Proud great grandfather of Camryn Tilford, Magnolia Neal, Jack Bergassi, Cora Neal, and Dylan Bergassi. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Memorial Visitation Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Saturday July, 12, 2025 from 9-11 a.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Bayville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Robert H. Spittell Post 1285, Bayville, NY, PO Box 137, Bayville, NY 11771 or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.supportwoundedwarriorproject.org