Obituaries

In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, RBC Grad, Jonathan Burden, 56

Jonathan Charles Burden

Red Bank native and Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) graduate, Jonathan Burden, passed away suddenly on Dec. 1 at his Red Bank home. He was 56.

Jonathan was born on Jan. 7, 1969, in Red Bank, to Mary Lou and Charles Burden. He graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in 1987 and earned his chiropractic degree from Life College in Marietta, GA, in 1997. Jonathan was previously employed by North East Sport and Spine and most recently worked as a first responder.

“He was married to the love of his life, Jill, for 23 years, and together they raised two children, Anthony David and Molly Elizabeth. His greatest pride was his family, and the love he had for Jill and his children surpassed everything. Jonathan was an avid gardener and cook, and he truly had the gift of fixing anything. Most of all, he loved hiking with his beloved dogs and felt most at home in the solace of nature. Jonathan was thoughtful and kind, possessing an intelligence and quick wit that was second to none.”

Loved ones of Jonathan Burden in his obituary

Jonathan was predeceased by: his father, Charles Burden; and his mother-in-law, Sylvia Noyes, and father-in-law, David Noyes.

He is survived by: his wife, Jill; his children, Anthony and Molly; his mother, Mary Lou Burden; his sisters and best friends, Melissa (Houck) and Amanda (Weber); his sister-in-law, Andrea Noyes and his brothers-in-law, John (Weber) Stephen (Houck) and Kevin (Lenzo); his nephews, Charlie, Sean, and Owen; his nieces Ashley and Vitali; and a large group of cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 from 3 to 6 p.m., with a prayer service at 5:30, at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Source, a school based youth service program at Red Bank Regional High School. Donations can be given through their website at https://www.thesourcerbrhs.org.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home