Bender, Harold a 51 year resident of Woodland Park, formerly of Jersey City, NJ passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the age of 90. Before retiring, he was a machinist with Kearfott of Woodland Park.
Beloved husband of 63 years to Anne (nee DeGeorge). Devoted father of Michele Arnone, Bruce (Elsa) Bender, Dawn (Tony) Ottino, Brian Bender, Cheryl (Mike) Tobin, Robyn (Eric) Bartscherer and Craig (Patty) Bender. Cherished grandfather of Gregory and Ashley Arnone, Samantha and Zachary Bender, Faith, Brad and Justin Ottino, Chad and Jennifer Tobin, and Ryan and Renee Bartscherer.
Harold was proud of his service in the US Army’s America l Division during WWII. He served as a combat medic in Headquarters Detachment First Medical Squadron and received the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon and WW II Victory Medal, an Honorable Service Lapel Button and 2 Bronze Stars.
Harold enjoyed gardening and was active in the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Jewish War Veterans. He was a loving person and will be greatly missed by all.
Should friends desire, donations may be made in Harold’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans.
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