Harold E. Vanderbeck

Harold E. Vanderbeck obituary, Forked River, NJ

Harold E. Vanderbeck

Harold Vanderbeck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Forked River on Mar. 7, 2025.
Harold E. Vanderbeck, 91, of Forked River passed away on March 5, 2025 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin. Harold was born in Jersey City to Harold and Virginia Vanderbeck. He was formerly of Staten Island and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for many years as a Purchasing Agent for Spectra Serv in Kearny retiring in 1996 when he moved to Forked River. Harold loved boating, fishing and cars.
Predeceased by his wife, Emilia Vanderbeck, in 2015. He is survived by his son, Harold and his wife Trish, daughter Sherry Charles and her husband Robert Mulvaney, 5 grandchildren Gary, Nicholas, Brandon, Justin and Jessica along with a sister Susan Hendersen.
Arrangements and private cremation are under the direction of Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. Services will be held in the future.
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130 North Main Street (Route 9) 130 US-9, Forked River, NJ 08731

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