MOORESTOWN - John A. Braun Jr., 60, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, in Moorestown.Born in Trenton, he was raised and lived in Chambersburg before moving to Bordentown, Ewing, and then Moorestown. He was employed by the New Jersey Turnpike as a sign fabricator for nearly 20 years. A gifted athlete he was an All-State pitcher for Trenton High School and MCCC, and had tried out for the New York Yankees. Being a lifelong fan, pitching at Yankee Stadium fulfilled his ultimate dream. John was a movie buff who enjoyed doing his daily crossword puzzle. His summers were filled with trips to the Jersey shore with his family. As the summer would come to a close, the baseball season would just be heating up. Being a season ticket holder, John would enjoy going to the New York Yankees games with his sons and friends. A proud member of "Steelers nation," football season was special to him. He relished watching the Steelers games with his nephew, Todd. John had a fabulous sense of humor that made life entertaining for all around him. A kind, loving and gentle man he will be missed by many.Son of the late John and Helen Braun, he is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Atkinson; two sons, John A. III and Adam C. Braun both of Bordentown; his sister, Susan Jacobs of Ewing Township; a daughter, Tiffany Immordino of Hamilton; stepchildren, Ryan and Shelby Martini of Moorestown; four grandchildren, Alex, Vencenzio, Taylor and Carla; a very close nephew, Todd Jacobs; a special niece close to his heart, Lexi Jacobs; as well as adored nieces and nephews, Tyler and Bailey Sheehan and Trent Major.A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at noon Saturday (Feb. 26) at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.