Ernest Shead Jr.

Ernest Shead Jr. obituary, Port Reading, NJ

Ernest Shead Jr.

Ernest Shead Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chubenko Funeral Home - Port Reading on Jun. 28, 2025.
Ernest Shead Jr., 70 of Colonia passed away Saturday June 21st at his home in Colonia.
Born in New Brunswick, Ernie lived in Colonia.
Ernie is predeceased by his parents Ernest Shead Sr., and Geraldine (Leach) O' Prandy, three sisters Sharon, Patty and Geraldine. He is survived by his loving children Chara Fuschetti, Gina Laneski, Rachael Vasquez, his siblings Donna, Tommy, Maureen, Dawn, six grandchildren Julianna, Al, Maria, Justin, Ava and Christian.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 1st 5pm ~ 7pm at the CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME 625 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading.
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Ernie's memory.
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Judy Vergura

June 25, 2025

To my good friend Ernie, who I´ve known for I don´t know how many years I cannot believe you´re gone. I just found out yesterday. I just seen you in the park in June on your bike at that fair. I will greatly miss you and you´re two friends at Dunkin´ Donuts. Will miss you too.

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