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Caleb Weller Obituary
AGE: 69 • Middletown
Caleb J. Weller, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born and raised in Newark, he moved to Middletown 39 years ago. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. Caleb was the past Grand Knight of the Red Bank Knights of Columbus and a Deacon at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Colts Neck.
He is predeceased by his son, Stephen; his parents, Caleb Sr. and Phoebe; and his step mother, Frances. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene and devoted children, Suzanne and her partner, Jen Bennett of So. Carolina, Catherine Riley and her husband Jeffery of Middletown, and Margaret of Middletown. He is the proud grandfather of Nathan. Also surviving are his brothers, Charles and his wife Alaine Poranski, and Peter and his wife Deanna Poranski; and sisters, Carol Kieper and her husband Kip and Linda Bonny.
A visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesay, Jan. 11 at the John E. Day Family Center, 33 Allen Place, Red Bank. There will be also be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 1 Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck. A Mass to celebrate his life will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at St. Mary's R.C. Church. Disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Mary's Social Concerns Committee, 1 Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck, NJ 07722 appreciated. Letters of condolence may be emailed through the funeral home's website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caleb Weller
February 2, 2012
Dear Irene, Suzanne and Catherine. We were shocked by the news that Cal had passed away. We have wonderful memories of our families getting together to celebrate Chinese New Year. Memories also of how you and Cal opened your home to those in need. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers.
Ron, Joan, Joe and Emily Pacheco
Somers, Ct.
Sharon Gould-Bethea
January 12, 2012
"To Mrs. Weller, Cat-Jeff, and Family
I am so sorry for your loss of your father. My prayers are with at this time and all times. May God Bless You!!!!!!! Always And Forever. Love Always, The Gould-Bethea Family
Cathy Towne
January 11, 2012
To Mrs. Weller & family.Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband,father.Our condolences to your family. Cathy Towne, Lee Ann Turner & Joseph Turner.
Levert, Mikah and Lamora Jones-Riley
January 10, 2012
Cat we are sorry for the loss of your father. And Jeff your father-inlaw. We love you both... love your lil bro.
Towanda Riley
January 10, 2012
May your light shine forever Mr. C.Weller
towanda and kenneth riley-gause
January 10, 2012
catherine weller-riley and family we are sorry for the loss of your loved one. but to god be the glory, for he knows what is best. much love to you my neice catherine and my nephew jeffrey and our extended family the weller family. love aunt bootie and uncle gause.
towanda and kenneth riley-gause
January 10, 2012
catherine weller-riley and family we are sorry for the loss of your loved one. but to god be the glory, for he knows what is best. much love to you my neice catherine and my nephew jeffrey and our extended family the weller family. love aunt bootie and uncle gause.
wade ( t.k.) tony riley
January 10, 2012
very sorry for the loss of your dad cat. and your father-inlaw jeff. love you both. uncle tony...
Dan Munnelly
January 10, 2012
I knew Cal from our days working at IBM in Iselin, he worked the orders and movements desk if I recall. He was a good guy; always willing to help the newbie's like me. I met him once after he retired at an orchestra rehearsal at Manalapan High School in the mid nineties. Cal was there with one of his adopted or foster daughters who played the tuba. He was devoted to the children that he helped. He used to talk about Korean cabbage called "kimcie" (I don't think that is spelled correctly.) Cal would tell stories about making it and burying it in the backyard to let it ferment. From his description, I always assumed that it was an acquired taste. May God Bless you Cal.
Kelly Sherman
January 10, 2012
Dear Weller Family, As a childhood friend of Catherine I spent a lot of my childhood at the Weller Residence. Irene & Caleb were like a second set of parents to me. Hanging out, riding bikes, sleep overs, and church. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Let me know if you need anything!!
Kevin and Yvonne-Riley Breckenridge
January 10, 2012
May God hold you in the hallow of his hands. We will miss your gentle smile, and the beauty within your eyes. For you have completed all task that, God had set before you. Well done good and faithful servant.
Sonja Riley
January 10, 2012
To Catherine and family, I didn't know ur dad that long but for the short time that I did know him he was a very sweet caring man.Just cherish the time and memories that u had with him ....My prayers r with you and ur family...
Ollynn Riley
January 10, 2012
To the family of Caleb I'm sorry for your loss the family are in my prayers
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