Bruce B. Schoenfeld
Bruce Schoenfeld, my father, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Rae and Alvin Schoenfeld and by his in laws Ann and Larry Russo. He was born on Jan 23, 1921 in his parents' house. His grandmother was the mid wife who brought him into this world. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Fire Specialist reaching the rank of 1st Class Petty Office. He served in North Africa, Italy and was in the 2nd invasion of France. He worked for Rohm and Hass in Bristol, PA for almost 40 years retiring as a supervisor.
He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Thelma J Schoenfeld. She was devoted to him and went on several in-land-water trips from New Jersey to Florida. He also leaves behind his son Bill Schoenfeld (Joanne), Granddaughters: Katherine Ferguson (Will), Jennifer Quail (Jarratt), Teresa Bland (Billy) and David Cunningham
He also was blessed with Great Grand Children: Chelsea Dixon (Matt), Ben Bland, Taylor Smith, Adriana Clark, Gabby Smith, Carly Quail and Sarah Smith. He had one Great, Great Grand Child, Foxx Dixon.
He was a member of the Bristol, PA Masonic lodge for 67 years as well as being a member of the Royal Arch and Shriners in PA. His service will be at Ware Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon. He will be interred on Long Beach Island, NJ where they spent 48 years enjoying their life together.
The family would also like to thank certain members of the Gloucester House for their faithful and dedicated service to him. They are April, Stacey, Jo, Tigh, Erika, Dremain and Samantha. We would also like to thank Hospice of Virginia for their help. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Diabetes foundation in his name.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Ware Episcopal Church. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.