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POSTHUMUS, BRYANT N., 87 - of Galloway Township, joined his loving wife of 63 years, "My Girl Shirl", as he called her, on December 4th. He retired from First National Bank of South Jersey, now Wachovia, as a Regional Vice President. He set that goal when he started his career as a Teller. Bryant was very civic minded, and was a member of the Mainland Chamber of Commerce. He was a member and treasurer of Atlantic County American Cancer Society, Atlantic County Red Cross, where he donated 16 gallons of blood, and Atlantic County area Boy Scouts. He continued his volunteerism at Seashore Gardens Living Center, where he lived for three years. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Shirley. Survived by two daughters, Carol and her husband Butch Fries of Absecon and Judy (Carty) and her husband Stuart Wolk of Winchester, VA; three grandchildren, Debbie and her husband Chick Dorofee of Pleasantville, Tina and her husband Tommy Stine, and Kris and his wife Gina Carty, both of Winchester, VA; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hinchliffe of Clearwater, FL; nephew, Frank Van Dyke and family of NJ; and niece, Marcia Van Dyke of CA. A celebration of his life will be held at Lowenstein Funeral Home, 58 S. New York Rd., Smithville on Saturday, December 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seashore Gardens Living Center, 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13, 2007.

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Donna Smith

December 19, 2007

Dear Judy,
Tim and I want to express our sympathy to you and the whole family. Reading about your father's career sounds much like that of my uncle, David Templeton, who was, of course, a colleague and dear friend of your Aunt Bette. They were all part of the banking business.
I have always felt blessed to call you my friend and "almost" a part of our family. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Minda Soone

December 15, 2007

Judy and Family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Please call me 856-453-0502, would love to talk to you.
Minda

Gail Frankel Woods

December 14, 2007

I am so saddened to hear of your Dad's death. My parents were Anne and Gordon Frankel, and our Dad's worked together at the bank, and then both retired to FL, where they continued their friendship. I was searching for an obituary of someone else, and came across your Dad's. I have such wonderful memories of both of them. They always treated me as if I was their "daughter" too. Even came to my wedding in 1972. Please know that my condolences are with you both.

Bobbie and Joe Festa

December 12, 2007

We are saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. My first secretarial job was as secretary to your Dad. I work at BNB for 3 years and truly learned what a patient, gentle and professional employer he was. Your Mom and Dad attended our wedding 40 years ago and your Summer Pool Parties still remind us wonderful memories. Your Dad and his beautiful smile will always have a place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Bobbie and Joe Festa

Ronnie Ruslander-Bernhard

December 11, 2007

Judy,
Sorry to read of the passing of your dad.

George McDermott

December 11, 2007

I atworked,at FNB, with Bryant for 10 years. He was an absolute gentleman in every sense of the word. I have many fond memories of him. My deepest condolences to the family.

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