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Hugh Dale Obituary
Hugh leaves behind a loving family, including his daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Michael Ottrando and grandchildren, Gabrielle and Michael Ottrando; sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Glenn Greenblatt; brother and sister-in-law, John and Marta Dale; sister and brother-in-law, Maurie and Michael Lavroff; brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Jessica Dale; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maryellen and John Dale, and his siblings, Richard and Jennifer Dale.
An avid outdoorsman, Hugh enjoyed fishing, golfing, building RC planes, and camping. These activities brought him great joy and peace, reflecting his deep appreciation for nature and his love of spending time with his family.
A funeral mass for Hugh will be held at Saint John Vianney Church, 420 Inman Avenue in Colonia, New Jersey, at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, honoring Hugh's generous spirit and brave fight against cancer.
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Ryan Dale
June 3, 2025
Easter 4/5/15
Colleen Greenblatt
February 13, 2025
Colleen Dale Greenblatt
February 12, 2025
Joel Podelsky
September 21, 2024
I will always remember growing up flipping baseball cards with you. In addition, I appreciated your competitive spirit when used to have fun by playing many ping pong matches. RIP my friend.
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Brad Savel
September 16, 2024
Thank you Hugh for all of your help on my house. You were always there for me. I am really sad we won´t be able to talk about life anymore. So glad I met you, Hugh. Love you really gonna miss you.
John kwiatek
September 16, 2024
Hugh
You will be missed.
John kwiatek
Jacquelyn Tuberman Solon
September 13, 2024
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Jacquelyn Tuberman Solon
September 13, 2024
Hugh was an amazing man. His kindness was contagious and he always lit up the room. Hugh was amazing with my children and I won´t forget the impact he made on myself and my family. I loved Hugh like anyone else in my family. I will miss you a lot and I know you´re with me everyday.
Paul Giglio
September 12, 2024
Hugh and I worked in Bellcore together.He had a sharp witty personality that was unmistakable.
During this time a bunch of us would determine where to go out to.
Hugh would say Tiki Bar .
And off we would go
The following week let's go fishing ....
He loved any reason tonbe on the ocean front and just enjoyed the simple things that most took for granted .
I'm.otoud to have known him and been his friend .
I will miss my friend and his crazy fun nutty attitude .
But I'll take that over most I see today
Love you buddy .
Till we meet again
Paul Giglio
Ryan Dale
September 12, 2024
Ryan Dale
September 12, 2024
Banana cream pie and seeing him fly planes
Andra Camerota
September 12, 2024
Hugh was very loving toward his family and mine. He enjoyed nature as well to the fullest extent. He enjoyed feeding and observing animals in the backyard. He loved his aquarium and fishing as well and looked forward to fishing with his friend. He was a very spontaneous and fun man and his company, my family and I will miss very much. We shared a lot of good times and memorable occasions. He was always looking ahead with a positive gentle spirit. And his cookies were amazing!
Jessica Dale
September 12, 2024
When I think of Hugh, I picture him with a big smile. He would walk into a room with a big smile, would give you a big kiss and hug. I think of his delicious snickerdoodle cookies, like Maurie mentioned. He will spend hours/days baking these cookies, from scratch, put them in taperwares/tins and give them to family and friends. Our kids, Julia and Ryan LOVED his banana pie. He made it a few times for them, his last one he made was for Ryan's Graduation Party this past June. He shared the recipe with them, they will make it this coming Thanksgiving. He was thoughtful & funny, and as many said already, he loved his family. So many funny stories, to tell...He will be missed.
Anne McArthur
September 12, 2024
Hugh and I called ourselves the outlaws. We were the first in-laws to marry Mele cousins and spent many happy family holidays together with the Mele bunch. Hugh wasca luminous soul who brought happiness to those around him.
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Maurie Lavroff
September 12, 2024
More pictures of my brother Hugh.
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Maurie Lavroff
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Hugh liked to talk and share his knowledge and interests.
Hugh loved nature.
Hugh had hobbies that required knowledge and study like building and maintaining salt water fish tanks, building and flying large remote controlled airplanes.
Hugh liked fishing, playing golf, skiing, gardening and baking snickerdoodle cookies for family.
Hugh liked camping with family.
Hugh was kind, had a positive way and funny of looking at things, he was coordinated, he was smart, observant, a gentleman and he loved his family.
Hugh will be missed.
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