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Bernard Chenoweth Obituary
Port Monmouth - Bernard F. Chenoweth, 77 of Port Monmouth, NJ passed away on November 29, 2018 at Riverview Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Bernard was born in Newark, NJ on January 30, 1941. Graduated from Red Bank Catholic, class of 1958. Where he met his High School sweetheart Joyce Somma. They married on February 6, 1960 and were married for 46 years. Bernard worked for Grand Union for 44 years as a manager. He also worked as a special Police Officer for Middletown Township for 42 years.
Bernard was predeceased by his parents Bernard Chenoweth Sr and Lorraine (Knapp) Chenoweth. His wife of 46 wonderful years Joyce (Somma) Chenoweth. Bernard is survived by his loving children and their spouses Deborah and Kevin McCauley, Bernard and Donna Chenoweth, David and Annette Chenoweth, Patricia and Gary Frost, Michael and Tracy Chenoweth, Robert and Monica Chenoweth. He is also survived by his loving brother and sister in Law Lawerence and Maureen Chenoweth and his loving sister in law Barbara (Somma) Hyneman. He was the Grandfather to Jason, Brian, Kelsey, Brittney, Emmi, Taylor, Julie, Luis, Justin, Noelle, Scott, Alexandra, Gary, Delaney, Lexi, Danielle, Timmy, Jack, Declan, Robbie, Riley, Luke, and Gabby. Great Grandfather to Abigail, Ireland, Logan, Robert, Brody and Lenzi. Bernard is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bernard enjoyed gardening, and going to watch the Middletown PBA soft ball games! Loved watching the Yankees! And going to Blue Claws games. Bernard was loved by so MANY AND WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
Bernard will be reposing at the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home 1735 Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748 on Monday December 3, 2018 from 3 - 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 10:30am at St. Mary's Chapel 26 Leonardville Road Middletown, NJ. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Jamie McCarron
December 11, 2022
I can summarize my memories of Bernard Chenoweth into three words, a complete gentleman. Always positive and upbeat, greeting everyone with a broad smile. God bless you and may the good lord enshrine your soul with eternal light.
Jim Dudek
December 9, 2018
Sorry to hear about Bernie's passing.
He was a lot of fun.
He will be missed.
Jim Dudek
December 3, 2018
Fond memories of this man....known to my family as "Sam Ketchum" My dad and Bernie were good friends for years(they worked in Grand Union together). He always caught the bad guys :). May you find comfort in all the memories you shared with this wonderful man.
God Bless
Holly Gervasio
Lynn Staufenberg-Malick
December 3, 2018
So sorry to read of your father's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Vaspory
December 3, 2018
All My Love and Prayers to the Chenoweth Family!!! May the love & joy given to the many others be returned to you during this difficult time. With Deep Sympathies and Respect, Denise Vaspory & Family. ❤❤❤
Kathleen McGuire Vaspory
Denise Vaspory
December 3, 2018
To the Chenoweth Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of this great man so dear to your family and mine!!! We All Love Bernie, Sr. And The Entire Chenoweth Family!!! May God Bring Peace, Light, Healing & Love Into Your Hearts from this tragedy! My mom, grandmother, great grandparents, and moms family spent their last days at Riverview Medical Center, too. I LOVE YOU & MANY TEARS FOR YOU ALL!!! ❤❤❤Denise Vaspory & My Family.
December 3, 2018
RIP Pop you will be sadly missed David
Barbara Eastmond
December 2, 2018
Thinking of the Chenoweth family in their time of sorrow.
Debbie & Al Smith
December 2, 2018
Always in our hearts
December 2, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May God's love be a source of comfort to you in the days ahead.
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