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Calvin Cobb Hart

Holmdel

Calvin Cobb Hart was born and raised in Boise, Idaho, son of Irving Warren Hart, Jr., editor of the Idaho Statesman and Helen Logan Hart, artist. He served for 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then moved to NYC where he began his life-long career in advertising sales. He married Maggie Paff and within 5 years formed his own advertising firm. During his lifetime, Calvin served as President of the following organizations: the Monmouth Conservatory of Music, the National Association of Publisher Representatives, the Monmouth County Arts Council, the Holmdel Republican Club and also Opera Producer for the Monmouth Conservatory Opera/Operetta Society. Calvin was an avid painter of land, sea and cityscapes. A prolific artist, his paintings have won awards both locally and regionally. He and Maggie resided in Holmdel, NJ for the past 50 years where they raised their 3 children.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Maggie; his grown children, Gregory, (wife Bobbi) of Fairfax, VT; Gretchen Anderson, (husband Steve) and Calvin's 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Kayli of Glastonbury, CT; and his son, Charles Logan Hart of Neptune, City, NJ.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the care of Maxwell Funeral Home, Little Egg Harbor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Mar. 22, 2014.

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Budziszewski Family

March 22, 2014

From our family to yours, may all the memories of your father give you the strength to heal during this very difficult time. All our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Jeff and Stephanie Zak

March 22, 2014

Gretchen and Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobbi & Greg Hart

March 22, 2014

We 'll always love & miss you dad.

March 22, 2014

I never met you Mr. Hart, but your daughter Gretchen is a treasured friend. You must have been a very special man to raise such a wonderful, generous, loving daughter.

Gretchen Hart Anderson

March 22, 2014

I Love you Dad. Miss you. Always, Gretchen

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