John Francis Skeet Abel III, 73 of Neptune City, died at home on Monday September 24, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in Long Branch on June 3, 1945, the son of John F. Abel II and Grace Geschke Abel. He worked with his father at Abel's Tree Experts, a family business and went on to become a skilled blacksmith and farrier. He wasalso a home renovator andlongtimelandlord. John had a love of adventure and travel and oncerode his motorcycle 18,000 miles through Europe. He was a long time resident of Neptune City. Surviving are his wife, Carol VanFossen-Abel, his daughterTara de Wet, his stepson Bob DeFiglio, his stepdaughter Christin Smith, 6 grandchildren, his sister Bonnie Walker and two brothers Douglas and Aaron Abel. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.