JEFFREY HOLCOMBE

Harry loved to take a bunch of suburban kids into New York to see a broadway play and get a slice of pizza at Sbarro's. He was a very warm and friendly person, and knew everyone by name. He'd ask you if you were going to enter the Reeve's speaking contest, as if you were a natural public speaker. He loved opera. For the musicals he directed, he would also hand-draw enormous posters with which he later decorated his rather large office and classroom. He collected movie posters, especially...

I just discovered that Jeff passed away in 2015...I did theatre with him & Frank way back in the 1970s. I have many fond memories of shows and friendships from those days. They were quite the team - and their passion for theatre came through in everything they did. Sending very belated condolences to Frank and all the family.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be one of Harry's students! He was a true original who encouraged all of his students to express themselves creatively by discovering and sharing their unique voices with the community. He will be greatly missed!

Dear F.A. and the Holcombe family --
I am so sorry for your loss. Having the incredible good fortune to have Harry as my teacher saved my life. Not only did he introduce me to the strongest parts of myself, he had true compassion for my wounded parts. I owe my career to Harry, as well as my hope. What a gift he had for living and loving. Harry and F.A. - thank you, thank you, thank you for inspiring us all in school and in life.
With great sadness, love, and gratitude,
Leslie

Jeff was a bright light and brought passion and effervescence to every room he was in. My parents and I grieve at his loss, and we send you all the best, Frank. (Doug and Martha Wilson, Winter Park, FL and Jude Kiah Macomb, IL)

Our. Condolences. For. Your. Loss

I was fortunate to have discovered my friendship with Jeff when we were very young back in Hopewell. I just spent a day with him back in Hopwell in September. In all those intervening years his wonderful character never changed. He was a gift in my life, as I suspect he was in the lives of many. He will be sorely missed.

DEar Jeff and Frank, I'm sad to hear of the loss of Harry Holcombe and full of wonderful memories of both of you from our TBTL summers and Peddie school years. Traipsing to the movies, going into the City to see theater, and hanging in one apartment or the other - just laughing. Frank, may you find comfort in knowing how many men and women are better people for having known both of you as teachers, mentors and friends. God Bless.

A giant in the Hightstown community who will be remembered for all the good things he did for so many, and all the lives he touched in such a positive way!