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Joseph Bokan Obituary

Joseph R. Bokan

AGE: 84 • Brick

Joseph R. Bokan, 84, of Brick, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Bokan was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. He was a resident of Old Bridge and Freehold, as well as Trumbull, CT, before coming to Brick 19 years ago. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Bokan enjoyed a long career in the electrical manufacturing industry, before retiring as Vice-President of Sales for Satin-American Corp., of Shelton, Ct., in 1993. He enjoyed playing golf, and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Bokan was predeceased by all ten of his siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Patricia Anne (nee Danner). He is also survived by his daughters and their spouses, Patricia and James Henry of Phillipsburg, NJ, Teresa St. Angelo of Freehold, NJ, and Cecilia and Robert Howard, of Bedford, NH; as well as by his grandchildren, James and Lizzie Henry, James and Melissa St. Angelo, Kyle, and Patrick St. Angelo, and Ty Howard; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will take place at O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Church of the Epiphany, Brick, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at St. Anne Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Bokan's memory may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. For further information or to send condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Oct. 20, 2014.
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You are deeply missed and loved. There are no words that can express all you did and have done for Bob and myself. Your guidance, advice, intelligence and sharp intellect were a source of light and inspiration to us. Ty misses your joy and laughter. There is heaviness in our hearts tempered by the simple fact that you were not just our father, but our best friend. You are gone from this life, but you live on in our hearts forever. With deep love and sorrow, Bob, Ceil and Ty

Cecilia Howard

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - Wall

2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall, NJ 07719

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21

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - Wall

2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall, NJ 07719

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22

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Church of the Epiphany

Brick, PA

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22

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St. Anne Cemetery

Wall, PA

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2028 Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall, NJ 07719

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