ALBERT PHARO

PHARO, ALBERT 86 - of Tuckerton, passed away on April 24, 2010 of melanoma cancer in Naples, Florida. He was born on February 11, 1924 to the late Ralston and Ethel Pharo. Albert was one of ten children all of whom predeceased him Ralston, Walter, Franklin, Robert, Joseph, Timothy, Etheyln Stevens, Mrytle Lipponcott, and Olivia Hewitt. He served his country in World War II along with five of his brothers of which two did not return. After returning home from war Albert married Margaret (Peggy) Fischer of West Creek in 1947. They had 45 years of wedded bliss until her passing in 1992. He was a member of the Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Co. for many years. He was employed by Viking Yachts as a marine electrician from where he retired. After retiring he enjoyed spending the winters in Florida visiting his children. In the warmer months he enjoyed strolling the streets of Tuckerton and spending quality time with friends and family. He is survived by his two children, son, Albert M. Pharo (Sandy) and his wife, Deborah of Port Charlotte, Florida and his daughter, Margaret (Peggie) Best and her husband, Neil of Tuckerton and Naples Florida. Four grandchildren, Jusin Pharo, who passed away May 26, 2006, Jennifer Pharo of Dallas, TX, Selena Karch and her husband Michael of Tuckerton, and Sheena Mears and her husband Rick of West Creek, and four great-grandchildren Keisha and Kiahna Karch and Dylan and Amanda Mears. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a great pop-pop. He will be deeply missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd. Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 on Saturday May 1, 2010. Viewing will also be on Saturday from 10am-12pm. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Tuckerton. For driving directions or to send condolences please go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in Albert's name may be made to Avow Hospice 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Florida 34105.