Howard James Marsh

Howard James Marsh, 91, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away on the early morning of June 29, 2023.

Born on May 20, 1932 at his home in Monmouth Beach, he was resident of Monmouth Beach and West Long Branch before retiring and building a home in Lake Waccamaw, NC.  He had recently relocated to “Williams Island”, Bert’s farm in Butler, TN. In addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Howard was a member of the Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church.  He was a 73 year member of the Monmouth Beach Fire Department and Chief in 1964.  At his passing, he was the Senior Member and Sr. Ex Chief.  He also was a volunteer for the West Long Branch Fire Co #2 and the Lake Waccamaw Fire Department.  Howard was a member of Local 400, IBEW for 39 ½ years. 

Howard enjoyed activities in his lifetime such as fireman’s softball, bowling, gardening, fishing, roller skating and ice boating.  He and his brother Bill enjoyed sailing the “snow flake” ice boat. Howard was known for his quick wit and funny sense of humor. He had a kind and accepting nature, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Though a man of few words, when Howard spoke, his words carried weight, whether they were good or bad. He took great pride in his family and cherished the time spent with them.

 Howard was predeceased by his wife Veronica on January 1, 2023, his brother William, his grandson Christopher and a niece Karen. Surviving are his sons, Edward and Diane, Oceanport, Richard and Suellen, Bricktown, William (Bert), Butler TN, and Christopher and Jeanne, West Belmar, his sister Elizabeth Bohnert, 10 grandchildren, Lauren & Kenny Phillips, Erica & Adam Guttenplan, Joshua Marsh, Courtney & Jared England, Edward & Katie Marsh, Hayley Marsh & Matt Britton, Ryan Marsh, Megan & Anthony Valenti, Hillary & John Morgridge,  Matthew Marsh and 8 great grandchildren, Samantha and Leah Guttenplan, Wyatt England, Edward Marsh, Maximus Britton, Sophie Morgridge and Isabella and Natalina Valenti. 

Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Damiano Funeral Home from 10 until the time of firemen's services at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Monmouth Beach Fire Department Building Fund, 24 Beach Road, Monmouth Beach, NJ  07750. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence through the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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