Jeffrey Bash

Jeffrey Bash obituary, WESTFIELD, NJ

Jeffrey Bash

Jeffrey Bash Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dooley Colonial Home - Westfield on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Jeffrey Bash, 83, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 22nd at his home in Westfield, New Jersey. Born in Staten Island, he met his wife, Debbie in the Hamptons and moved to Westfield over 40 years ago to raise their family.

Jeff was a very accomplished businessman. After attending Oberlin University and passing all of the Actuarial Exams he worked for New York Life Insurance Company rising to the position of Vice President. He retired after almost 35 years and then became a business consultant so that he could help companies thrive.

In his free time Jeff enjoyed nothing more than being with his family. He looked forward everyday to seeing his grandchildren. He was a true family man, and a championship bridge player.

Jeff is predeceased by his daughter, Mary.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie; children, Jimmy (Eva), Jenny (David) , Judy (Bob), and Kate (Chaz); grandchildren, Julia, Chloe, Bobby, Rain, Charlie, and Mary; his former wife, Joyce; and his devoted Yorkipoo, Emma.

The visitation will take place on Thursday, September 25th from 5pm to 8pm at Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 26th at 1130am at St. Helen R.C. Church, 1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Helping Hands and Hearts of Saint Helen's Church.

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