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Kenneth L. "Blackie" Apgar

Kenneth Apgar Obituary

(Courier News)

KENNETH L. "BLACKIE" APGAR
AGE: 82 HIGH BRIDGE
Kenneth L. "Blackie" Apgar, 82, of High Bridge, NJ passed away at home on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was born April 13, 1928 in High Bridge and was a lifelong resident of the Borough. He was the son of the late Clarence W. and Mildred Sharp Apgar. He was a lifelong Machinist working for Stobb Manufacturing which made support equipment for printing in Annandale, NJ. Memberships include Lifelong with the High Bridge Reformed Church and a member of it's Consistory and 40 plus years with the High Bridge Planning Board.
His first wife, Dolores M. Rubino Apgar died in 1987. Survivors include his wife of 8 years, Joyce Homberg Apgar; one son, Evan J. and wife Janet Apgar of High Bridge, NJ; one daughter, Kim and husband, Rick Costa of New Freedom, PA; two brothers, Howard S. of Lakeland, FL and Olin N. of Wheeling, IL; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; two step sons, David and his wife Joyce Homberg of Roanoke, VA and Paul and his wife Miryam Homberg of Fernandina Beach, FL; one step daughter, Sharon and husband Ron Werner of Bellville, NJ; six step grandchildren.
Calling hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at the Naughright-Scarponi Funeral Home in High Bridge, NJ. Funeral Services 1:00PM Saturday at the High Bridge Reformed Church in High Bridge, NJ. Interment Lower Valley Cemetery, Califon, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to the High Bridge Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 23 Church St., High Bridge, NJ 08829.

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Published by Courier News on May 4, 2010.

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Mary (Hankinson) Marinelli

May 11, 2010

Evan, Kim and families-
I was so sorry to read about your dad's passing. I talk about him often at work with my coworker Dinoli Rowlands, who turned out to be one of his tenents for a while a few years back. It's a small world sometimes isn't it?
I have a lot of great memories about my time with your family, and think of all of you often.

Carol Hartman-Rodriguez

May 10, 2010

Dear Aunt Joyce and family, We were saddened to hear that Ken had passed on. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. We extend our deepest sympanthies.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".

Love, The Rodriguez Family
Carol, Izzy, Marc & Gregory

Kathy & Dick Hoffman

May 8, 2010

Dear Joyce & family, Kim and family and
Evan and family....
We are so sorry to hear that Kenny passed away. He was a wonderful
kind and caring man and will be missed.
Just remember all the wonderful
memories that you have of him.
We extend to all of you our deepest
sympathy during this sad time in your
lives and will keep all of you in our
thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Dick Hoffman
High Bridge, New Jersey

May 7, 2010

Kim and Ricky,
Although we can't be with you at this difficult time, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you all.
Love, Kenny, Joanne, Cara, Nicole and Dean

Chris Crossley (Lasorsa)

May 5, 2010

Keeping you all in my prayers as I recall Mr. Apgar's calming presence and quick wit. May these memories offer you some comfort. You have my deepest sympathy.

May 4, 2010

Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. Know that God is with you all, now and always.

~The Kiley Family

Uncle Mike & Aunt Adie Ricci

May 4, 2010

You have our deepest sympathies.

ann costa

May 4, 2010

my thoughts and prayers are with you.vonnie costa

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