Obituaries

Warren W. Chandler Of Fair Haven Dies At 89

Services for World War II Navy veteran, longtime Fair Haven Fire Department member slated for Friday and Saturday.

Courtesy of Thompson Memorial Home

Warren “Chum” W. Chandler of Fair Haven passed away on March 8, 2015 at the age of 89.

A lifelong resident of Fair Haven, he served his country proudly during WWII in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. Chum was a 65-year member of the Fair Haven Fire Dept. He was the owner of Chandler Septic Tank Service.

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A true outdoorsman, Chum loved to hunt, fish and crab. He was a founding member of the Sea Bright Rod and Gun Club. He loved all sports and participated in the Rumson Veterans Football, the Willow Brook Golf Club, and numerous baseball teams and bowling leagues. Chum as a loyal fan of the N.Y. Mets and Giants. Chum lived a full life whose fun-loving personality will live on forever!

Chum as predeceased by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” (Long). He is survived by sons Warren (Stephanie), George (Judi), Richard (Lisa), Peter (Natasha), daughters Elizabeth (Dan), Carol (Mike), Deborah (Dan), 15 Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren and special friend Joan Fowler.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ. There will be a private burial at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. Please join us in celebrating his life Saturday, March 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fair Haven Fire House. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Fair Haven Fire Dept, 635 River Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704.

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