Obituary of John P. Migliaccio

John P. “JP” Miglicaccio, 47, died peacefully in his home in Glen Gardner, New Jersey on February 2, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. 

JP was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on August 28, 1978, the son of Barbara Migliaccio (Marra) and Carl Migliaccio. He graduated Voorhees High School in 1997 and later attended Lehigh Valley College (formerly Allentown Business School) where he majored in Criminal Justice.

JP had a long and devoted career as a fire fighter. He first joined the Glen Gardner Fire Company as a junior member in 1993. He later served as Chief for the company in 2003, and again from 2020 to 2023. During his career, JP also became an Emergency Medical Technician with the Hampton Emergency Squad and was one of the crew members that responded to the World Trade Centers after September 11th, 2001. His love of his career was ever present; those closest to him know he never missed a chance to appreciate the unmistakable Q-siren.

Beyond his career as a public servant, JP was a loving father to his daughter, Dallas. They loved to play softball any chance they could and barbequing. He will be remembered as a fighter who served his community and his family with a strong sense of duty and a wicked sense of humor. 

JP is survived by his daughter, Dallas, his brothers Giuseppe (Dora) Migliaccio and Robert (Veronica) Migliaccio; his mother, Barbara Migliaccio; his father Carlo Migliaccio; and his seven nieces and nephews: Natalia, Ariana, Giuliana, Dominic, Giovanni, Anthony, Joey, as well as his Goddaughter Josephine.

Memorial services for JP will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 from 3:00 until 7:00PM with prayer service, remembrances and the Firefighter Last Call starting at 6:30PM. All services will be held at the Glen Gardner Fire Department, located at 2168 Route 31, Glen Gardner NJ 08826. Arrangements are under the care of Martin Funeral Home, Clinton NJ. To share memories or send condolences to the family please visit www.martinfh.com 

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor JP’s memory may do so by contributing to a trust being established to support his daughter, Dallas, with her future education. Please make checks payable to Dallas Migliaccio and send directly to Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31, Clinton NJ 08809. Care of the Migliaccio Family.