Harold Van Eck Sr. age 98 of Westwood New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Florence Guarneri Van Eck. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on May 21, 2019 at the Seasons Restaurant. Devoted father of Harold Van Eck Jr.(deceased), Allan Van Eck of Ringwood NJ, Constance Webb of League City Texas, Peter Van Eck of Rockaway Township NJ, Emanuel Van Eck of Westwood NJ, Elsie Porcelli of Paramus NJ, and Vincent Van Eck of Ramsey NJ. Dear brother to Sister Pierre OSB and Sister Francine OSB. Loving Grandfather to Brysen, Jameson, Kelin, Grant, Eric, Peter, Melissa, Jessica, Amie, Jaclyn, Erica and Douglas. Loving Great Grandfather to Hannah, Keirnan, Torrin, Felicity, and Joseph. Born in Wallington NJ, he lived in Lodi NJ for 29 years before moving to Westwood in 1976.Harold a WWII Army Sergeant received the Bronze Star for valor. Harold was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish; he served in the choir and was a lector. He was the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 5427. Harold was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday February 4, 2021 between 9am and 11am at Becker Funeral Home 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Mass celebrating Harold’s life and faith will be held at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 668 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township NJ 07676. The Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus Road, Paramus NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benedictine Sisters, St. Walburga Monastery, 851 North Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ 07208.
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