Howard E. Beck

March 2, 1926 - September 1, 2017

Howard Emmett Beck, a long-time resident of Blackwood, NJ passed away peacefully on September 1, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Devoted husband of the late Bernadette T. Beck, who predeceased him in 1983. He is the beloved father of Brian A. Beck (Denise) of Gloucester Twp., NJ, and of Barry P. Beck (Kim) of Washington Twp., NJ. Loving brother of Robert Beck of MD, Suzanne Parker of Phila., PA, and the late Raymond Beck (sister-in-law Vera Beck of FL is surviving). Proud grandfather of Bianca, Sierra, Makayla, Jennifer Hennessy (Patrick), and Jillian Friedhoff (Daniel). He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. Mr. Beck was a U.S. Army Air Corps World War II Veteran, and a retiree of Bell of Pennsylvania, where he worked for 33 years, retiring in 1983. In his younger years, he enjoyed league bowling, roller skating, and travelling throughout the U.S. as well as overseas. He was a skilled cabinet maker, and calligraphy writer. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, September 5th, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where military honors and a prayer service will follow at 8:30 PM. Interment will take place on Wednesday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Twp., PA. (Those attending the burial should meet at the cemetery office at 10:15 AM on Wednesday). In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.