Harold Van Bel
December 16, 2018
Harold R. Van Bel, age 73, of Toms River, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 16 at home. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Westwood, NJ prior to moving to Toms River, NJ 30 years ago. He proudly served with the US Army prior to the Vietnam War. Harold was employed as an Electrical Engineer with Bobst Group, Roseland for 44 years until retiring. He was a philanthropist, donating to many charities including, Veteran’s groups, St. Jude’s and the ASPCA. Harold was a selfless, kind, generous and giving husband, father and grandfather, He always enjoyed teaching people new things. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Anne Van Bel. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathleen Van Bel; his children, Richard Van Bel and his wife, Braielle and Keri Van Bel and her husband, Ty McGowen; siblings, William Van Bel and Janet Dempsey and 3 grandchildren, Nicole, Emma and Alexandra. He is also survived by his grandpups, Ollie and Kierra Van Bel. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm at “The Family Owned” Carmona Bolen Home for Funerals, 412 Main St., Toms River. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30am at St. Luke’s RC Church, Toms River. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences can be sent to www.carmonabolenfh.com
Harold R. Van Bel, age 73, of Toms River, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 16 at home. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Westwood, NJ prior to moving to Toms River, NJ 30 years ago. He proudly served with the US Army prior to the Vietnam War. Harold was... View Obituary & Service Information