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Willis D. "Chubby" Wardell Jr.

Willis D. "Chubby" Wardell Jr. obituary, 68, Neptune

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Willis Wardell Obituary

Willis D. "Chubby" Wardell, Jr.

AGE: 68 • Neptune

Willis D. "Chubby" Wardell, Jr., 68, of Neptune passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dick was a lifelong Neptune City and Neptune resident, and was a member of the first graduating class of the new Neptune High School in 1962. Starting as a lineman in 1962 for JCP & L, Chubby served as a President of Local 1309, and then retired in 2006 as the President of the I.B.E.W. System Council U-3. He was a life and exempt member, and past President of United Fire Company #1, Neptune City, serving as Chief in 1976. Chubby was presently serving as Secretary for the Relief Association of the Fire Department. Willis was a member of the Atonement Lutheran Church, Asbury Park. He was just re-appointed to the Neptune Township Harbor Commission. Dick also served on the Neptune Township Planning Board and was an assistant coach of many baseball and basketball teams for his children. Chubby was a founding member of the WaKeMo Construction Assoc. His family and friends remember him by this saying "If I say the huckleberries are ripe, go grab a bucket!"

Willis was predeceased by his parents, Willis D. "Pop" & Katherine Wardell, Sr. and a sister, Carolyne Gentile. He is survived by his wife, Anne Wardell nee Crowell; two daughters, Lisa Rummel and her husband, Walter of Neptune City and Annemarie Wardell of Neptune City; two sons, Tom Gentile of Cape Coral and Joe Gentile and his wife, Cindy of Avon; five grandchildren, Kayla, Meghan, Sean, Catherine, & Trevor; a sister, Dot Smith and her husband, Jim of Wall; a brother, Ted Wardell and his wife, Reenie of Neptune City; two nephews, Teddy and Andrew; and two nieces, Heather and Kate; four great nephews; two great nieces; his aunt, Mary Gross of Neptune; many cousins; and countless loving and caring friends.

Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 11:00 AM Funeral Service at the funeral home on Friday, January 11, 2013. Entombment will follow in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. For those who desire, memorial contributions in memory of Chubby may be made to The Cholangiorcarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, Utah 84096 or Atonement Lutheran Church, 308 First Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 9, 2013.
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Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Chubby was loved and respected by all who knew him. We count ourselves fortunate to have known him as a friend.

Tom and JoAnn Snider

January 22, 2013

Our heartfelt sorrow for all your familie's loss, Anne. Dickie was loved & admired by so many, many & was with us too short a time. Love, Lee & Jill Gibbs, Pawleys Island, SC.

January 11, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Chubby was a great guy.

JoAnn Amadruto-Somerville

January 11, 2013

My condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this sad time.

Barb Sampson

January 11, 2013

Annemarie & Family,
Janair and I wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy.
I will always have the deepest respect for Chubby.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thad @ Janair Patterson

Thaddeus Patterson

January 10, 2013

annie...may you all find strength in the love of family and the warm embrace of friends...chub was so special in so many ways..

carol scott

January 10, 2013

Sympathy and prayers to the Wardell Family.

Tom and Deb Prusik

January 10, 2013

Wardells, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love the Lawlors

January 10, 2013

Annie & Family; I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Catalano

January 10, 2013

Words can't express our sympathy. Love to you all. Mr. Wardell...you will be so dearly missed. I love and treasure your daughters....thank you for blessing me with them. xox

Daryl (Dee) OConnell

January 10, 2013

Annemarie, so sorry for your loss...you & your family are in my prayers.

Sheran Young

January 9, 2013

Sincerest sympathy to the Wardell Family. Sorry for your loss.

Rosanne Perrella

January 9, 2013

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves memories no one can steal!
Thanks for all the great memories and friendship!
You will be missed.

Annie and Family: My heart goes out to you. Just remember how much Chubby was loved by everyone he knew.

With deepest heartfelt sympathy!

Audrey Penney Giard

January 9, 2013

Dear Ted, Reenie, and family, Our sincerest condolences to you all:may your good memories and his great legacy comfort you at this sad time: gone too soon..In love and friendship, Gerri and Jim.

Gerri Popkin

January 9, 2013

To The Wardell Family

With Deepest Sympathy, May this somehow convey the feelings that words cannot express the sadness that is felt for you during this time of loss.

I have known Chubby for many years, Chubby and I go way back.

Good Night Chubby
Co-Worker
Brenda Beauford

Brenda Beauford

January 9, 2013

May your memories comfort you during this most difficult time. I have many memories of Chubby that just warm my heart. He was the best - hands down. May God Bless you all......

Carol M Smith

January 9, 2013

Ann, So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I have many fond memories from so many years ago. God Bless, Sandy Aponte

Sandy Aponte

January 9, 2013

May Prayers bring comfort to the family, sorry for your loss.

JCP&L Family

January 9, 2013

Dear Annemarie and the entire Wardell family,

We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences.

Patience and Ray

January 9, 2013

To the Wardell family, so sorry with the passing of "Chubby" I know he will be missed by all who knew him & worked with him. Rest in Peace & God Bless. jules schwarz Toms River

January 9, 2013

may you R.I.P and prayers to both the wardell and gentile family's

steve eccles

January 9, 2013

Rest in peace Chubby ( signal 5 )Had many good times with you at Long Branch Line. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family.

James & Patricia Butler

January 9, 2013

Chubby...I'm sorry I wasn't there for the last lap...remembering all the good times...you left a void in world...I'll never forget you...guy

January 9, 2013

My condolences on your loss. May God comfort your family during this time of grief. Psalms 46:1

January 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 9, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Revm Dr. Wayne Edward May

January 9, 2013

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