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1915
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2016
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Henry Jedry Obituary
AGE: 100 • Little Egg Harbor
Henry "Hank" Jedry, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Paramount Parks Assisted Living Facility in Eagle, Idaho on March 6, 2016. Henry was born May 21, 1915 in Newark, NJ. He married Gertrude Smith of Springfield, NJ and they remained married for 63 years until Gertrude's passing in 2003. He retired in 1984 after a career in the automotive industry, the prior 20 years with Thul Auto Parts Inc. and as manager of their newest store in Plainfield, NJ. Prior to this he was part owner of a family owned business in Plainfield. Introduced to him in 1938, Long Beach Island and Beach Haven, New Jersey became his passion, pride, and joy. He and Gertrude enjoyed many winter weekends and continuous summer vacations there for 65 years, even owning a second home in Beach Haven for many years. Henry and Gertrude retired to Little Egg Harbor in 1987, moving from Fanwood, New Jersey.
Surviving is son Dean, daughter-in-law Linda, grandson Jason, and great grandson Logan of Boise, ID; grandson David, great grandson Ethan, and great granddaughter Autumn of Donnelly, ID; daughter Lynn of Hampstead, North Carolina; and granddaughter Heidi Kutcher of Bethesda, Maryland.
Arrangements were made by Wood Funeral Home, Tuckerton, NJ. Burial services were private and completed in the Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Route 539, Tuckerton. A private graveside service was conducted by Reverend Kathleen Jamhoury of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton.
Hank wanted to convey his "Thank You" to all those who helped make all their wonderful friendships possible.
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Michele Smith
June 29, 2022
I was thinking of Aunt Gert and Uncle Hank (Henny) as my Dad Bill called him and their visits to my parents home in Beach Haven for survivors day celebrations. Was looking for Lynne his daughter as well. Hope all is well with the family. May Uncle Hank and Aunt Gert Rest in Peace. All from that generation I recall are together again in Heaven. Sending Prayers
Lee Warner
March 16, 2016
Dean and Linda and family, our hearts go out to you. We remember you both talking warmly about your father, and his special grace and optimism. We heard from a fellow cruisemate that your father has passed, and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Warmly, Patrick and Lee Warner, Tallahassee.
Dawn Bowden
March 10, 2016
Hank was an amazing man. He had a great smile and sense of humor. He loved to talk about his beloved Gert and their times working her family farm and their many visits to the beach. Family was very important to Hank. He was always reminding me that family is more important than work. I will miss sitting with my friend talking and eating Werther's caramel candies, drinking strawberry shakes and enjoying a homegrown tomato in the summer. Even at 100 he loved watch sports and reading the newspaper everyday.Boy did he enjoy eating seafood. Hank loved to talk about fishing and volunteering for his church in New Jersey. I am so blessed to have gotten to know Hank. He has an amazing spirit and will be missed. Hank was a fantastic man who made this world a better place. My condolences to his family.
Renae Marcum
March 10, 2016
Hank always had a smile, and a kind word to say.
I can't even express how much I will miss him.
My condolences to his fsmily, he was very proud of them, and talked highly of his son.
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