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Albert Allen Obituary
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Albert Edward "Buddy" Allen, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Buddy was with his loving and wonderful wife of 67 years, Mary Jo when the Lord called him home. Buddy lived a long, happy, interesting and healthy life. He will be remembered fondly by the many people he touched during his life.
He was born in the Bronx, NY on May 10, 1916 to Harriett Thomas and Albert J. Allen. He grew up in the Bronx with his brother, Edward. He was a graduate of the New York City School System. He volunteered to serve our country when he joined the United States Army in 1940. He served in Europe in the Normandy invasion, Battle of the Bulge, Antwerp X and the occupation of Germany.
Like many of his generation he returned to New York City to restart civilian life in August 1945. He married Mary Jo Sheehan on September 13, 1947. Together Buddy and Mary Jo had five children. Pattie Mattern, husband Robert, Richard Allen, wife Carole, Veronica Bacharde, husband John, Albert Allen, wife Catharine and Nancy Petronchak, husband Ross. Buddy and Mary Jo have eight grandchildren, Joseph, John, Jamie, Sean, Brian, Roth, JP and Colleen and five great-grandchildren, Kylie, Madalyn, Emily, Ethan and Annabelle.
Buddy and Mary Jo raised their family in Monmouth County, New Jersey where Buddy served as an elected official on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1968 through 1973. He was past commander of VFW Post 2179 Middletown, NJ. After retirement in 1992 as president of Fresh Farms Supermarkets they moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
He loved his family and life and the good that America stands for and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place, 1 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at All Souls Catholic Church, 3280 W. State Road 46, Sanford, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of All Souls Catholic Church, Sanford or the Salvation Army. To share a memory with the family visit www.BaldwinCremation.com.
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Bob & Mary Lou Hartman
November 23, 2014
It was an honor to have known Buddy. We met while working at Metropolitan Life. He was a pretty good golfer. Great all around guy which is hard to come by these days. Rest in peace.
Robert Halsey
November 21, 2014
I am very sorry to learn of Buddy's passing. I had the privilege of serving as a Monmouth County official during his tenure on the Board of Freeholders. My condolences to the family.
Mary Beth McFadden
November 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Pattie and her family. My dad was a friend of Buddy's in Matawan. He spoke very highly of him. I am happy to say that I am a friend of his wonderful daughter. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.
David Krewson
November 18, 2014
Buddy was also publisher of the now defunct Middletown Courier where I worked as a reporter for many years. I got to know Buddy and respected him highly. He helped me in many ways at the newspaper at a time when I needed him. His service in World War II was courageous. He was a tremendous man who did a lot of good things in his life. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Buddy.
Edith Thorne Nowels
November 18, 2014
The very fabric of our country becomes more fragile when we lose a man of his caliber. "Buddy" Allen knew, lived, and practiced 'principles', now, almost foreign, in today's way of life. A giant, gentleman! WWII survivor of WWII Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle ever fought in the history of the United States Army. Thank you for your service, "Buddy" and, Thank you for my freedom. Rest in peace!
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