Jacqueline Patricia Klapp

March 16, 1941 - January 1, 2025

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Historic Hunterdon County Court House

71 Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

9087823311 |

Sunday 1/12, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Historic Hunterdon County Court House

71 Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

9087823311 |

Sunday 1/12, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

For those who might be unable to be with the family in person, the life celebration tribute will be live-streamed with the link being active starting at 1:15 on Sunday. Please click HERE and ensure you do not have a pop-up blocker enabled. Alternatively, please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://vimeo.com/event/4830011.

Jacqueline Patricia Klapp, age 83 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Hunterdon Medical Center, with her cherished children by her side.

A certified court stenographer, Jackie lived in the Flemington area for more than 50 years. She worked for almost 20 years in the old Hunterdon County Courthouse on Main Street, where her funeral services will be held.

Born on March 16, 1941 in Neptune, a daughter of Joseph and Betty Klapp, she grew up in Freehold and graduated from Freehold Regional High School. She then graduated from Trenton State College and quickly pursued her Stenography training in New York City after encouragement from a close cousin who was established in the industry. Jackie was employed for over 50 years as a Certified Court Stenographer in New Jersey and New York. She worked for the federal, state and county courts as well as many local boards and police agencies. She also did freelance work for numerous lawyers and provided Notary Public services.

She truly loved and took great pride in her craft and made dear friends within the field, which is why she continued working up until two months prior to her passing.

She is survived by her children, Dennis Bakos (Kathleen) of Watchung and Melissa Bakos Costine (Matthew) of Flemington; grandchildren Krisztian and Maya Bakos and Griffin, Liam, and Daveigh Costine; and sisters Martha Klapp of New York City and Peppe Klapp Bailin of Houston, TX.

Jackie was an incredible storyteller, a pianist, pet-lover and avid reader. She had an encyclopedic memory of decades-old court cases, summations and verdicts but when telling any stories about the field of justice, she diligently altered names “to protect the innocent”.

She approached her personal life with even more of her contagious energy, verve and sense of humor as in her professional life. As best-in-class as she was in her career, she outdid herself by only her profound devotion to her children (who she raised on her own) and her beloved grandchildren, who she adored.

Family and friends will gather on Sunday, January 12, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Historic Hunterdon County Court House, Main Street, Flemington. A life celebration service will take place there starting at 1:30, to which all are welcome.

The building is fully handicapped accessible and funeral home care team members will be located in front and back of the facility to assist with parking and any special needs.

For those who might be unable to be with the family in person, the life celebration tribute will be live-streamed with the link being active starting at 1:15 on Sunday. Please click HERE and ensure you do not have a pop-up blocker enabled. Alternatively, please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://vimeo.com/event/4830011.

Interment is private.

All arrangements are under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

You are encouraged to visit Jacqueline’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”

Historic Hunterdon County Court House

71 Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

9087823311 | Map

Sunday 1/12, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Historic Hunterdon County Court House

71 Main Street

Flemington, NJ 08822

9087823311 | Map

Sunday 1/12, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Jacqueline Patricia Klapp, age 83 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Hunterdon Medical Center, with her cherished children by her side. A certified court stenographer, Jackie lived in the Flemington area for more than 50 years. She worked for almost 20 years in the old Hunterdon County CourthouseContinue Reading

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In loving memory of a kind soul. May her memory be eternal. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and love and prayers from my mom as well.

Jackie was a wonderful friend. She will always be in my heart.

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Dear Dennis and Melissa, Your Mother was at first a court recorder for many depositions for my brother, Robert. She became a dear family friend through ten years of 'recording' for his case. The memories are many and at times it felt as though we were extended family. She absolutely loved her children and grandchildren and her beloved dogs. We lost touch some years ago. I was so sorry to learn of her passing. She will always be remembered for her kindness. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers from afar and a big hug.

To all of Jackie's family, I am so sorry that Jackie passed and especially sorry that it was at the tail end of the holidays. She was my sister Kathy's Mother in Law. She was a very special person and there were a few times I remember seeing her on a few occaisions either at Kathy's house or at my Mom and Dad's. She must have been an exceptional Mother because her kids are really awesome people. May Angels care for and comfort her in her passage and may you also be comforted while you adjust to her absence. No doubt she still loves you all and nothing can destroy that love, not illness, not distance not death.

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With deepest sympathy to the entire family. Jackie was a wonderful person who will be missed every day. May you find peace in your memories of her.

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In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Patricia Klapp.Love from Tony and Cara Bustamante

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Dear Mrs Bakos, thanks for being so welcoming and for creating my dearest friend Dennis. I will miss you! Love Alec

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Our deepest sympathies, may you all find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories of Jackie. All Our Love,Anna, Jenna, Dan and Mary

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I knew Jackie for some 40 years through my work for the Democrat newspaper. In news reporting we got to pick and choose what to put in an article including only the best of quotes. But as court reporter, a stenographer, she had to record every single word, including the obvious lies and nonsensical remarks, the bad grammar and everything else that was uttered by the witnesses, the judge and all involved in “the show.” I know sometimes she saw a court case or public meeting as theater, with various characters, plots and sub-plots and other factors that make a great production. She always amused me with tales of politicians, mainly, asked her to “leave out” what somebody had stated or “clean up” the quote a bit. She calmly replied that her role was to create a transcript of everything that was said, not what someone wished had been said. Jackie remains an inspiration to many. Pat and I send our condolences to Dennis, Melissa and the grandchildren. We hope memories of her will bring them great comfort.

Dennis & family, We are terribly sorry for your loss. Wishing you a beautiful send-off for a life well lived and a legacy well preserved.

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I am so sorry for your loss. I saw her recently at emergency room, she had such wonderful words of hoping I was ok. She was my angel that day, and I was really scared. She was our one and only court reporter for our law office, Scholl & Whittlesey. Peace be with your family. She talked so fondly of her family and of course her grandchildren. She was a true gem. Maria M. Varias

My sincere condolences to Klapp family. Jackie was always there when we needed her and was loved and will be missed by all of the attorneys and staff in my firm. Not only was she a consummate professional, she was kind and compassionate to our clients who were often in a state of crisis in their lives when Jackie got to meet them. She would soothe them with her smile and comfort them at the end of a deposition by letting them know how well they did. Thank you Jackie, for always being you.

My heartfelt sympathies to the family . As a new lawyer many years ago my first deposition was with Jackie recording. Scared to death that I was making a fool of myself I looked to her, and once I got that 'knowing nod" and smile, all worked out fine. A great resource after every deposition to sit with her and get her take on the credibility of the witness. May she rest in peace. She sure earned it dealing with layers all her career!

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope your loving memories will continue to light the way for you, offering comfort and peace in the days ahead. Please know that I’m here for you during this difficult time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.