Obituary of James J. Hayden

James J. Hayden, 67, was welcomed into eternal rest on Thursday, January 22nd surrounded by his loving family. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Anne Marie Derzock Hayden, a daughter and son-in-law, Cathleen and David Rosen and his grandchildren, Benjamin James and Isabella Marie; all of Freehold; his parents, James and Dolly Hayden, a brother, Gary Hayden of Linden, and sister, Donna Hayden of Old Bridge. He is once again peacefully reunited with his daughter, Kelly Anne. James Hayden was a devoted educator to the students of Freehold Township High School where he served as Teacher, Supervisor, Assistant Principal, and Principal from 1972 when the school opened, until his retirement in 2001. He then worked as Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Educational Administration at Rider University. He also sat as a founding member of Capital Preparatory Charter High School in Trenton, as a part time lecturer at Rutgers University, and as Chairperson of the Middle States Evaluation Team. He was a member of many education associations including, The John Dewey Society, Kappa Delta Pi, and Phi Delta Kappa. Dr. Hayden was a lifelong learner and worked passionately to inspire others. He earned Masters’ degrees from both Fordham and Rutgers Universities, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Rutgers University in 1993. A scholarship is named in his honor and will be awarded to a graduating senior at Freehold Twp. High School. Memorial donations can be made to The James J. Hayden Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6651, Freehold, NJ 07728. Donations may also be made to, CINJ at RUF (Cancer Institute of NJ at Rutgers University Foundation) and sent to; The Rutgers University Foundation Accounting Offices, 120 Albany Street, Tower 1, Suite 201, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. At the request of the family, the funeral arrangements are private. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, January 31st, from 1-4 p.m. at the Freehold Township Senior Center on Jackson Mills Road.