Obituary of Clinton Alfred Jahn

                                               Clinton A. Jahn
                                     November 17, 1937, to January 6, 2025

Clinton A. Jahn, 87, died peacefully at his home in Cliffside Park N.J. on January 6, 2025.  Clint was born in Paterson N.J. on November 17, 1937, to the late Clinton F. and Mary R. Jahn (Anthony). He was older brother to the late Robert Jahn.  He was predeceased by wife Delores (Stachelski) who was found dead around Thanksgiving November 2017, exact date of death not determined.  Clint is survived by his daughter from his first marriage, Cynthia Mayher (Jahn) & her husband John, Clint's late brother Bob's widow Isabelle Jahn and their son Clint R. Jahn, and nephew by marriage Christopher Stachelski.

Born in Paterson, N.J., Clint grew up in New Milford.  He was intelligent, goal-oriented and a hard worker.  His independence began early when after graduation from Hackensack High School, 17-year-old Clint enlisted in the Navy, following in the footsteps of both his father and younger brother.  He proudly served our country from August 1955 to August 1958.  Upon discharge from the Navy, Clint enrolled in Fairleigh Dickinson University for business management while working as a night security guard for Sears.  At that time, he met and married his first wife Kathleen with whom he had his only child, Cynthia, of whom he was very proud.  Upon completion of his degree Clint began his career as an insurance claims investigator, specializing in insurance fraud for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, which he loved.  It was at Fireman's Fund where Clint met his second wife Delores.  After his divorce from Kathleen, Clint and Delores were married until her tragic death under mysterious circumstances in November 2017.

Cordial but aloof, Clint prioritized building his career and his finances over building relationships.  Career oriented rather than family oriented, he was centered on self and highly driven to succeed.  He was frugal, energetic, independent, tenacious, proud and fiercely private.   He had several focused interests, including a passion for law and law enforcement.  His decades long membership in The New York and New Jersey Metropolitan Crime Clinic, aka Detectives Crime Clinic of New Jersey and New York, where he served as board member for many years was a highlight of his life.  He faithfully attended their luncheons and enjoyed socializing with his Crime Clinic peers where he truly was in his element.  A resident of Winston Towers since the late 1970's, Clint served as HOA board member and was active in the community association, including the Security Committee (ironically).  For leisure, Clint enjoyed solitary activities such as fitness walking, playing tennis, weightlifting in his younger years, he liked different types of music but was especially fond of "The Rat Pack", he was a very good cook like his father, was a prolific reader of current events and politics, and highly successful investor.  He always wanted to own and fly a plane, but never did.  Clint was a self-made man whose favorite singer was Frank Sinatra, and favorite song was, "I Did it My Way".

Clint retired from Fireman's Fund in the early 1990s.  Not one to remain idle, a few years later he came out of retirement to work for the State of New Jersey in Montvale until permanently retiring in early 1998.  He always said that he looked forward to his retirement and "living like a king" on his hard-earned wealth.  Sadly, however, that was not to be.  In the early 2000s Clint began experiencing health challenges.  An independent, proud and private man, Clint kept up a good front and only his wife was aware he was struggling.  In 2009, he fell fracturing his hip, then developed pneumonia weakening him greatly and accelerating progression of his dementia.  After several months in a nursing facility, he was discharged home disabled and totally dependent. In 2017, Clint's wife was found dead under tragic and suspect circumstances.  Her death revealed that Clint had for years been victim of massive POA abuse of fiduciary responsibility and physical neglect by someone in the building in which Clint lived.  In 2019 after two years of investigations and court proceedings the POA was found guilty of the abuse, and Clint was finally placed in permanent Guardianship.  Safe from harm Clint's health stabilized and he enjoyed a slow decline over the ensuing years until the last several months where he quickly declined, was placed on hospice, and died Tuesday, with hired caregiver and hospice nurse present.

Clint was very much loved by his family.  We are saddened beyond words by the financial victimization and neglect that he suffered in his most vulnerable twilight years by a conscienceless predator.  As someone who spent his career exposing financial fraud and corruption, he would want and deserves to have his story told as a warning to others.  We continue to pray for God's Justice, and for the repentance and conversion of Clint's abuser(s).

It is with deep love and respect that we, his family, carry Clint in our hearts and memories.  No one can steal *that* from us.  Clint was one of a kind, and he will be greatly missed.

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For information on POA and Guardianship abuse go to-
https://stopguardianabuse.org/

NOTICE on POA Abuse-

If you, or someone you know (including strangers) is or may be a victim of POA abuse (or Guardianship abuse), contact immediately Adult Protective Services, Ombudsman if appropriate, and law enforcement.  And do not rely solely on those to whom you report the abuse, as they may not have the victim's best interest as priority.  Get legal counsel immediately.   Educate yourself into all aspects of how your state and county handles POA abuse, and Guardianship in general.  Abuse of both is quite prevalent, especially of the most vulnerable elderly.   Knowledge is power, so be your own or the victim's best advocate.  We can and must protect the vulnerable.

Protection:
Advanced Directives-
It is crucial to create Advanced Directives: Durable POA, POA for Health Care, Living Will, and Trust or Last Will and Testament, and have them officially recorded through a reputable attorney.  Be very cautious to whom you give your POAs!  Monitor finances and property to make sure no one fraudulently usurped your Advanced Directives without your knowledge which is not uncommon.  Provide copies to those responsible for carrying out your wishes.  Consider having a Trust made, or if a simple Last Will & Testament is chosen, have it officially recorded in the probate court in the county in which you live, providing copies to all heirs.

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