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Roger Halstead Obituary

Roger Halstead

Leonardo - Roger Halstead, age 84, of Leonardo passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Jersey Shore Medical Center of Neptune, NJ. Mr. Halstead was born in Woodbridge, NJ and has lived most of his life in the Leonardo area. He is the son of the late Herbert and the late Elizabeth (Messer) Halstead.

He was a Typesetter for many years retiring from the Home News Tribune many years ago.

He served his country honorably in the Air Force. During his service he was stationed in Japan and the Pentagon.

He was a communicant of St. Agnes Church. He was an avid Gardener and will always be remembered for his love of his family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan(O'Sage) Halstead ; two sons Eric P Halstead and his spouse Candice , and Christopher J Halstead and spouse Kelley ; grandchildren, Luke, Hunter and Christopher Halstead, and Brian and Casey Stolowski; sister Clare Mathiasen and spouse Robert and four brothers Chad Halstead and spouse Sue, David Halstead and spouse Joan, Andrew Halstead and spouse Mary, and Gregory Halstead and spouse Maureen; and numerous nieces and nephews

Calling hours will be Thursday, February 22 from 5:00-8:00 PM at John P. Condon Funeral Home LLC, 804 St. Hwy. #36, Leonardo, NJ. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 23 at St. Agnes Church at 10 AM. The burial will follow the mass at Mt/ Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Joan Halstead would be greatly appreciated.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Feb. 21, 2018.
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Roger Halstead is the oldest of my closest two cousins, Roger and Chad Halstead. Through all the 1940's and the early 1950's, my mother, Matilda Messer, who was Rogers Aunt Til, our Uncle George Messer and Aunt Helen Messer, myself and my two brothers, Don and Bob, would travel on many Sundays, holidays and special celebrations throughout the year to Woodbridge to visit Aunt Elsie, Uncle Herb and all our Halstead cousins as they were or were born into the family.
Picnics, celebrations, Sunday night suppers, cards for the adults and games for the children were enjoyed by all. When we were not in Woodbridge, the Halsteads would often come to East Orange.
My memories of Roger and those days are very pleasant. He was always joyful and happy. Roger and my brother Don, the two oldest of the cousins led us in fun and games.
In the summer, the Halsteads and Cooneys traded off for a week or two with each other. Roger and Don would pair up in Woodbridge. Chad and I would spend a week or two in East Orange. Then we would reverse locations for another vacation together. Our families were very close in those days.
Now, my condolences go out to Joan, Rogers wife, and to their children and grandchildren. To all Roger's siblings, my cousins, who, with my brothers will deeply miss him, I send my heartfelt best wishes.
May Roger forever enjoy the fruits of his labors.
Cousin George Cooney

George Cooney

February 22, 2018

Chris and Kelley -
so very sorry for your loss. sending love and prayers your way. xoxo

susie clayton

February 21, 2018

Roger has been a very dear friend for over 50 years. We will miss him very much. Spent many happy times with him, Joan and family.
With deep sympathy, Bea and Jack

Bea and Jack Crane

February 21, 2018

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