John A. "Master Jack" Fessler, 65, of Milford, DE formerly of Plainfield, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Milford Center Genesis Healthcare. Jack was born May 19, 1950 in Staten Island, NY the son of the late John Andrew and Margaret Mary (Wilson) Fessler. He was raised in New Jersey and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1968. He enlisted in the United States Navy on August 25, 1969, serving during the Vietnam War. His performance earned him two Navy Commendation medals, two Navy Achievement medals, five Good Conduct medals, and several other medals, awards and letters of achievement, before retiring from active duty as a Master Chief Petty Officer in December 1991. Upon retirement, Jack attended vocational training for residential and commercial carpentry and building maintenance and held several positions demonstrating his skills. Jack enjoyed working at the Milford Shipyard, where he contributed significantly on the restoration of two Vinyard yachts and several other antique boats. Jack also enjoyed working on his hot rods and was an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dr. Robert James Fessler.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years Cosby Sue Fessler; his son Rod Fessler; his granddaughter Marissa Lynn Fessler; his sister Margaret A. "Peggy" Franks and her husband Stephen; his step-sister Mary Ann Bausch; his step-brother John Ronchick as well as several nieces and nephews.

U.S. Naval Honors for Jack will be observed at 1 pm on Monday, May 2, 2016 in the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, DE. 

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