Obituary for David H. Osborn, Jr
David H. Osborn Jr., 88, a long-time resident of Wayside who moved to Lanoka Harbor four years ago, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Dave was the son of David H. and Lillie I. (Freeman) Osborn.
He grew up in Wayside working on the family’s farm which delivered milk to the area. They also raised and sold pork and poultry as well as fruits, vegetables, butter and honey at the farm stand on Hope Road, for many years.
When not working on the family farm, Dave helped other farmers in the area when needed. He also helped build homes in Oakhurst and Wanamassa, caught and sold bait & clams in the Shark River area and set pins at the Wayside bowling alley.
He worked with family and friends for many years, catering clambakes up and down the Jersey shore.
He loved baseball and was a star pitcher for the Oakhurst VFW as well as Asbury Park High School, where he graduated from in 1953.
Dave retired as Lieutenant from the Ocean Township Police Department in 1982 and went on to work at Mid Atlantic Lobster in Neptune, was a house detective at Freehold Raceway and also worked at Gaitway Farm in Manalapan.
He owned and operated his own tree removal and well drilling/pump repair business for more than 40 years.
Never afraid of hard work, Dave was a role model for many and was known for his generosity and willingness to lend a hand when called on.
Dave was predeceased by his wife, Helene (Donder), in 2017.
He is survived and deeply missed by his children, David H. III & Maureen Osborn of Leonardo; Richard & Debbie Osborn of W. Long Branch; Kerri Osborn of W. Long Branch; William & Colleen Osborn of Long Valley; Eileen & Richard Hogan of Lanoka Harbor; and Patricia Osborn of Hudson, FL; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary A. Siver of Marlboro.
Arrangements will be private.
He grew up in Wayside working on the family’s farm which delivered milk to the area. They also raised and sold pork and poultry as well as fruits, vegetables, butter and honey at the farm stand on Hope Road, for many years.
When not working on the family farm, Dave helped other farmers in the area when needed. He also helped build homes in Oakhurst and Wanamassa, caught and sold bait & clams in the Shark River area and set pins at the Wayside bowling alley.
He worked with family and friends for many years, catering clambakes up and down the Jersey shore.
He loved baseball and was a star pitcher for the Oakhurst VFW as well as Asbury Park High School, where he graduated from in 1953.
Dave retired as Lieutenant from the Ocean Township Police Department in 1982 and went on to work at Mid Atlantic Lobster in Neptune, was a house detective at Freehold Raceway and also worked at Gaitway Farm in Manalapan.
He owned and operated his own tree removal and well drilling/pump repair business for more than 40 years.
Never afraid of hard work, Dave was a role model for many and was known for his generosity and willingness to lend a hand when called on.
Dave was predeceased by his wife, Helene (Donder), in 2017.
He is survived and deeply missed by his children, David H. III & Maureen Osborn of Leonardo; Richard & Debbie Osborn of W. Long Branch; Kerri Osborn of W. Long Branch; William & Colleen Osborn of Long Valley; Eileen & Richard Hogan of Lanoka Harbor; and Patricia Osborn of Hudson, FL; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary A. Siver of Marlboro.
Arrangements will be private.