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Dudley Alfred Davis, Jr.
1946 - 2023
Dudley Alfred Davis, Jr.
1946 - 2023
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Dudley Davis, Jr. Obituary
Dudley Alfred Davis, Jr., 76, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. He was born in Englewood, NJ on June 13, 1946, and grew up in Leonia, NJ. Dudley was a beloved grandfather, father, and friend. He lived in Brick for many years prior to moving to Lakewood twenty-five years ago. Dudley was a fond alumnus of Marist College. He was a teacher at Monsignor Scanlan High School in the Bronx in the 1970s before changing to a career in yearbook sales, working as an independent contractor for Herff Jones for over 20 years. Dudley worked for the Long Branch Public Schools for the last 17 years as a paraprofessional, just retiring this past June. Dudley enjoyed working in schools throughout his career and he found educating young people to be such rewarding work.
Dudley was a parishioner of St. Dominic Church in Brick. When his children were young, he served as the Cub Master of St. Dominic Cub Scout Pack 63. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sports games, concerts, and other activities. His grandchildren meant the world to him. Faith and family were at the forefront of Dudley’s life.
Dudley was predeceased by his parents Dudley Alfred Davis, Sr and Louise Davis, his brother Robert Davis, and his sister-in-law Donna Davis. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Brian and Kelly Davis of Glen Rock, NJ and Kevin and Bernadette Davis of Wall, NJ; his brothers and sisters-in-law Richard and Susan Davis of Lavallette, NJ and James and Eileen Davis of South Carolina; his sister-in-law Kathy Davis of Leonia, NJ; his grandchildren Luke, James, Cecilia, and Grant; and his former wife and best friend Janice Davis.
Viewing hours will be held on Sunday from 3-7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick, NJ. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 AM at St. Dominic Church, Brick, NJ. Interment will follow at St. Anne Cemetery, Wall Twp, NJ. Donations in Dudley's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Dennis Hand
February 15, 2023
Dudley was fun to be around and always was a positive person. We shared much laughter as classmates (Marist College '69).
Michael Shanley
February 8, 2023
Dudley was always a great classmate (Marist ‘69). He always had a positive outlook and a great laugh. May he rest in peace.
Les Lombardi
February 8, 2023
Dudley was a great classmate and a driving force behind our 1969 Reynard yearbook. He had such a positive attitude and outlook on life.
May he rest in peace
Herbert Hickey
February 5, 2023
Time waits for no man.. its been many many years ,1974-'78 but I still remember, my teacher in High School. Mr. Davis, Rest in Peace ,
Mr. DAVIS
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Peggy Eckert
February 5, 2023
I worked at Herff Jones Yearbook in Gettysburg and Dudley was a sales representative there, he was a sweet and honest man and always friendly RIP
Ellen Stahli
February 5, 2023
I am saddened to hear this news. Dudley was a caring and compassionate man and a wonderful HJ friend. My sympathies to the Davis family.
Alyson Stagich
February 5, 2023
Mr. Davis was a wonderful, kind and patient man. He was always willing to help out whoever needed it in whatever capacity he could. May he rest in peace.
Christopher Linne
February 5, 2023
How we remember Dudley!!
Portia Davidson
February 3, 2023
My cousin Dudley was a wonderful man throughout his entire life. We grew up togeher in Leonia, New Jersey. My mother June Davis Boggia was Dudley's father's sister. We went to the same elementary school and high school. Dudley had a personality like no other! He loved to tell stories and made everyone laugh. He would love to come to our house and talk to my mother who he really loved in so many ways! He adored his mother Louise who was an amazing riter of poetry which he was so proud to boast about. We were a very close family and celebrated many holidays together. We all loved being around Dudley, because he was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed just being with you! Dudley had a great mind and loved to learn many things which made him such a great teacher for most of his lifetime! We can all be certain and happy to know that Dudley was met with open arms by Jesus and his family in heaven! May God rest this wonderful man's soul as he is in peace and total happiness! I will alwys think of him! Love you Dudley, Cousin Portia
Anthony Domini
February 3, 2023
I had the pleasure to be taught English by Mr. Davis in the early 1970's. I have found memories of him and St. Helena's High school. Rest in peace and thank you for being a part of my life. Anthony J. Domini, class of 1972.
Chris Ofeldt
February 3, 2023
Dudley was a heart of gold. I had the opportunity to get to know Dudley as a patient. He was a kind, incredible soul who brought joy to everyone he touched. The world lost a great person, and heaven gained a beautiful soul. Rest east buddy.
Anthony Restaino
February 3, 2023
I never had the privilege of being in one of Mr. Davis classess. However, I remember seeing him around campus all the time. This was especially true when we were in the "Boys School". We had a few casual conversations over my 4 years at Scanlan. I think we also played agianst him in the Turkey Bowl (Class of 1978). "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest" - Hamlet
John Moruzin
February 3, 2023
I had Mr. Davis for english, he was a fine teacher and well like by the entire student body. I remember Mr. Davis
attending both JV and Varsity baseball games always with his trusty camera around his neck and I can still hear his hearty and infectious laugh.
Rest in Peace Mr. Davis and may God give comfort and strength to the entire Davis family during this difficult time.
Chris Linne
February 3, 2023
Dudley was an extraordinary teacher and human being. He taught me to use my imagination and appreciate art (especially Norman Rockwell), literature (Poe), poetry (Poe), and theater (Fiddler on the Roof). He connected with all students and never lost his cool.
He was also a kind and generous individual. I am glad we got to reconnect in the mid 2010s and attend Saint Helena/Msgr. Scanlan reunions. Those long conversations on the trips from Secaucus to the Bronx (and back) were enlightening and brought back fond memories.
RIP gentle soul!
Kevin Geraghty
February 2, 2023
God bless , he was a very good teacher , friend but most of all sincere kindness. Fond memories of him at St Helena’s . RIP my friend
Brendan Reilly
February 2, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about Dudley's passing. He was a mentor to me at St John's in Leonia back in the 1960's-70's. He took me and a couple other students on a weekend retreat to a location in New York state along the Hudson River which I recall vividly. There we got together with several of his students from his school in the Bronx. It was probably the first time that either one of our groups got to meet other people our age who were not from our communities. It was an experience which I still remember to this day and an eye opener when it came to not pre-judge an individual simply from where they were from, we came away with a better understanding of each other.
Frank Nicosia
February 2, 2023
Loved when Mr. Davis brought us to Broadway plays in the 70s. He was a great teacher.
Thor Johnson
February 2, 2023
Thor Johnson
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Michael Adrianzen
February 2, 2023
Mr. Davis has been and continues to be an inspiration. Through him I came to enjoy many of the early American writers. Writing styles were learned and appreciated. To this day, as I write, I hear his instruction.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Dudley Davis.
Joanne Vogt Colorundo
February 2, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. I can not attend services but will keep your family in my prayers. Mr Davis was my teacher twice in 1974-78. He was kind and understanding of the teenage mind! I am today the mother of three; one of which is a History/English teacher in NYC high schoolhis influence lives on. He will always be remembered fondly. May he rest in peace.
Kevin Burke
February 2, 2023
when I graduated from St. Helena"s grammar school I me Dudleyh on a retrerovrat at Espous NY. Little did I know he would be my highschool teacher. He just purchased a ford maverick $ 1995.00. drove me not before stopping in Poughkeepsie to show me Marist College and introducing me to his brother who was a student there. Glad we stayed in touch. I will miss ya!
Maureen Boylan
February 2, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of what we called our favorite teacher Mr. Dudley. I speak on behalf of many of my classmates of the Class of 1980 Msgr. Scanlan HS that Mr. Davis was very much a beloved teacher, drivers ed coach, Yearbook Committee moderator, history and english classes, a great colleague to many of the faculty. Mr. Davis was loved by all the students and the sparkhill nuns that taught at Scanlan, especially past principals Sr. Kathleen, Sr. Marion, Sr. Eileen Clifford. He was a very kind and compassionate man. He had a tremendous sense of humor and was always laughing with the students in the hallways. He would be one of the few teachers that would show up to many of our reunions. We know he is in great company now with so many of our beloved teachers and will shine down upon us all. Rest In Peace Dudley you were truly one of a kind!
Jim Diemer
February 2, 2023
Mr. Davis as I called you in High School days love your English class & the month long reading of Don Quixote Man of La Mancha if you had the time you would find the time to drive us & drop us off to our High School baseball games R.I.P to a good man
jim knoblich
February 2, 2023
He made many a student better men. St. Helenas was lucky to have him. RIP Dudley.
John Stellon
February 2, 2023
Mr. Davis had an extraordinary way of working with and teaching his students. I was not the most motivated student in high school but he always made me more positive and hopeful about learning.
Marilyn Higham
February 2, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Aunt Marilyn
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