Harry-Wilde-Obituary

Harry W. Wilde

Cranford, New Jersey

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DIED
December 29, 2024
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Cranford, New Jersey

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Cranford's 8th Chief of Police, beloved family man, 83 Harry W. Wilde, 83, passed away, Sunday, December 29, 2024. Chief Wilde was born in Newark and spent his early years in Irvington and was a long-time resident of Cranford. Harry served as Cranford's 8th Chief of Police. Chief Wilde was a...

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Tony and I are so devastated to learn of the passing of our loving and trusted friend of so very many years. Tony and Harry worked for years with the Boy Scouts at Cranford United Methodist Church and in so many other volunteer capacities. He was a mentor to our children, an advisor at times to us and the overall "good guy" that we loved. Tony would prank him the several times we saw him in a restaurant (including Zaberer's in Cape May} Tony would have a cake delivered to Harry's table...

Harry was a Jonathan Dayton Regional High School classmate. He and Joan were always good company at our high school reunions. My sympathy to Joan and all Harry's family members.

So saddened by this news. Harry was a man of integrity and character, kindness and good cheer; I am truly honored to know him! Joan, sending you so much love and deepest sympathies. Heaven has gained another star.

May this good man rest in peace. It was a pleasure working with him during my term on the Township Committee and afterwards. Condolences to Steve and Joan!