October 25, 1973 - August 16, 2007
 | A star that shines for one day, shines no less brightly. | |
Brothers Jimmy and John Blewett III, Wall Township Speedway, May 6, 2007 (NASCAR Media Photo)
John R. Blewett III died Thursday, August 16, in Thompson, Connecticut, following a crash at the Thompson Speedway. Born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, John remained a life-long resident of Howell, New Jersey, working in the long established and well-known family business, John Blewett Auto & Scrap Recycling of Howell, that was started by his grandfather, John Blewett, Sr. John loved the sport of racing, starting at the age of 5 with go-carts. At the age of 18, he was a NASCAR Modified Champion. Over the past 15 years, John won numerous NASCAR Championships. In 1996, he won the Northeast Regional Championship, and finished second in the national points. John's biggest fan is his 7 year old son, John William Blewett, of Howell.
In addition to his son, John is survived by his father, John Blewett Jr., and his step-mother Jessica Blewett of Howell; his mother, Linda Lopez of Howell; his girlfriend, Crystal Kistner of Howell; his former wife, Seychelle Blewett of Howell; one brother, Jimmy of Howell; three sisters, Danielle Neff and her husband, Alex, of Brick, Janice Blewett of Farmingdale, and Shelly Blewett of Howell. John is also survived by his paternal grandparents, John and Helen Blewett, and his maternal grandparents, Bill and Sue Dennis, in additiona to his two nephews, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Please consider making a contribution in John's memory to:
The John W. Blewett Educational Fund
c/o 246 Herbertsville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
Cards of condolences can be sent to:
The Blewett Family
246 Herbertsville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
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