Harry J. Dove

February 10, 1943 - May 30, 2021

Harry J. Dove of Franklinville, NJ passed away on May 30, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Dear son of the late Harry A. and Alice M. Dove (nee Cassidy). Beloved brother of Theresa R. DiFrancesco (Al) of Marlton, NJ, William S. Dove (Rita) of Grenloch, NJ, Diane M. Lewis (Mose) of Grenloch, NJ, Connie A. Meeks (Bob) of Pitman, NJ, and Barbara F. Ferrari (Tom) of Atco, NJ. Loving uncle of Glen Danks (Laura), Christine Lorenz (Eric), Sharon Miller (Bill), Janine Fox (Jim), Brandy Hurff (Matt), Bud Lewis (Nancy), Harry Lewis (Jessica), Aaron Meeks, Dominique Ferrari (Lauren), Danielle Ferrari, and Martine Ferrari. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews as well as dear friends. Originally from Grenloch, NJ, Harry was the oldest of six siblings, and spent much of his time as a young man looking out for his sisters, whom he was very protective of. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1969. For many years he worked as an insurance executive with INA in Philadelphia, from which he retired. Later in life, he began a second career as an Engineer for Conrail, also in Philadelphia, a job he thoroughly enjoyed as he was always a train enthusiast. Harry always had a great sense of humor and was known to be the life of the party; he loved to tell a great story. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and his willingness to lend a hand when needed. He was talented with tedious projects, especially when constructing a model schooner or train layout, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman. One of Harry’s proudest accomplishments that he often spoke of, was the family reunion that he worked hard to put together for his family to enjoy. He will be sadly missed. Urn visitation will be Monday, June 7, 2021, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ, where a prayer service will begin at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at the Gloucester County Veteran’s Cemetery (urn columbarium), Williamstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org * * * *