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Elmer Cole, Jr.

  • December 13, 1919 - January 27, 2012
  • Hackettstown, New Jersey
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“Dear Vicki, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I only met him a couple of times over the years and each time, he made me laugh. I pray...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Robin Fohr - Phillipsburg, NJ

“Dear Vicki, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I only met him a couple of times over the years and each time, he made me laugh. I pray...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Robin Fohr - Phillipsburg, NJ

“There was always fun to be had when Junie was around. There was a story to tell or a song to sing. I can still hear him when he would see my Mom...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Teresa DeMont - Belvidere, NJ

“I am very saddened to hear of Junie's passing. From as far back as I can remember, whenever Junie was around, it meant fun. The last time I played a...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Randy Cole - Lawrenceville, GA

“We're so sorry to hear about EJ's passing. He was our neighbor and although we only knew him a short time, we found him to be a cheerful and...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Chuck and Lisa Brown - NJ

“Dear Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of Junie's passing. I will always be a Belvidere gal having fond memories of you and your Dad. Your old...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Sharon Kauffman Brynildsen - NJ

“Vicki,Barbara and Family, We are sorry to learn of Uncle Junie's passing. We loved when he sat down at our piano and played for us. He always...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Nancy, Tanya, Kristin, Ethan Cole - NJ

“Vicki and Barbara, I have fond memories of your father and companion. Through the years as a visitor to Uncle Bill and Aunt Katheines home "Junie"...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Rae Hawk(hume) - Olympia, WA

“E.J. - such a wonderful neighbor & friend - will never forget our "happy hour" times filled with good wine,laughter and song ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Bill & Robbie - Hackettstown, NJ

“Junie, you and your sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew you and were your friends. Anne and I will always remember those years at Mt...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Jim and Anne Souders - Frederick, MD

“Dear Vicki, As Delaware Ave. neighbors, I will never forget your dad. He was such an interesting and unforgettable character. The Christmas Eve...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Harriet Roemmelt Dufton - Easton, PA

“Vicki: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. He was a great guy with a super smile and he always had a story to...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Hippy & Janet Nooitgedagt - PA


Elmer "Junie" Cole, Jr., 92 of Hackettstown, NJ formerly of Belvidere, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1919 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer Sr. and Minnie Hornbaker Cole. Mr. Cole had been an insurance agent for the Baltimore Life Insurance Company. Mr. Cole had served in the Army during WWII in the 6th Armored Infantry Battalion as a radio operator. Mr. Cole was a member of the American Legion, Post 131, Belvidere, NJ. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the former Belvidere Golf Club. He also had enjoyed bowling. Junie was also active with the Belvidere Nutrition Center. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Williams Cole, who died in 1991; three brothers, Samuel, William and Leo. Surviving are a daughter, Vicki Cole of Ventnor, NJ; a sister-in-law, Katherine Cole; his companion, Barbara Englemohr. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be made in his memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07863. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Elmer Cole, Jr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.