PELLARIN, JOHN VINCENT

A memorial mass was offered July 9 at Sacred Heart Church, North Bergen, for John Vincent Pellarin, DDS, 79, of Andover, formerly of North Bergen. He passed away July 4 at the Andover Nursing Facility where he had lived for the past two years. Dr. Pellarin was the son of the late John D. Pellarin, MD, who was long-time medical officer of the Union City School system and Alice Pellarin. After graduating from Emerson High School in Union City, John Vincent received a BA degree from Columbia University and his doctoral degree from NYU School of Dentistry. He entered the Navy serving a tour of duty in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. Upon returning to civilian life, Dr. Pellarin practiced dentistry in both New Jersey and New York City. He was a long-time active member of Sacred Heart R.C Church in North Bergen and a member of numerous fraternal and professional societies. Services arranged by the Konopka Funeral Home, North Bergen.