Alden L. West, 95 of West Long Branch, on March 26, 2020 joined his loving wife, Norma of 66 years just nine days after her death. Mr. West was born and raised in Long Branch. Like many people of his generation, he answered the call to serve his nation. Alden enlisted with the U.S. Army …
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Alden L. West, 95 of West Long Branch, on March 26, 2020 joined his loving wife, Norma of 66 years just nine days after her death.
Mr. West was born and raised in Long Branch. Like many people of his generation, he answered the call to serve his nation. Alden enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served as a B24 Navigator during World War II in the South Pacific. After the war, Alden continued his service to the U.S. Air Force as a reservist and was honorably discharged as a Major.
Alden attended Wittenberg College then Monmouth College when he returned from the war. He transferred to Ohio Northern University and graduated with a Civil Engineer degree. After graduation, Alden was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a Civil Engineer. He worked on many important projects including the N.J. Turnpike, Newark Airport and the Holland Tunnel until retiring in 1996.
Alden was an active member of his American Legion post, the West Long Branch Lions Club, Men’s Club, Leisure Club and Long Branch Old Guard.
Alden and Norma were wed in 1954, at the United Methodist Church of Oakhurst. They raised their three children in West Long Branch. They enjoyed traveling together and vacationing on family camping trips. During Alden’s free time, he looked forward to golfing and putting his feet in the sand at Takanessee Beach Club with his family.
Alden loved to explain the how and the why. His gift was shared by all who met him. His grandchildren especially loved his bedtime stories about WWII.
He is predeceased by his wife, Norma; his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bill Skinner; his granddaughter Carolyn Skinner and his brothers Frank and Thurlow West.
Surviving are his son, Alden L. West, Jr. and his wife Trudy of Woodland Hills, CA. and their daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and JR Moro of Oceanport; his grandchildren Courtney and Aaron Bieber, Billy and Tara Skinner, Andrew Skinner, Alden Lee and Garrett Moro, his great grandchildren; Liam and Owen Skinner and Elle Bieber.
In consideration of the current health crisis, Alden‘s family will have a private funeral service that will be followed by interment at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. Please consider a message to the family at Alden’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Mary Bruno
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Your parents were the best. I have such fond memories of them and will always hold them dear in my heart. I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss.
Love, Mary
Karen & Joe Petillo
left a message on March 31, 2020:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the West family.
Bill Deisinger
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Alden and Norma were wonderful people. They were always a joy to be around. My prayers and thoughts reach out to all family members.
Ron and Leslie Igneri
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Our sincere condolences to the family of Alden and Norma. We shared many enjoyable evenings with them at the Monmouth County Society of Professional Engineers gatherings. A loving couple, they are now together again. Blessings to all family and friends - Ron and Leslie Igneri
Barbara, Cindy & Kevin @ University Subs
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Our deepest condolences to Carolyn and family. We certainly enjoyed your mother and father coming in for lunch and reminiscing about the old days with our father, Ken.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marina&Greg Christopher
left a message on March 30, 2020:
I aiways enjoyed being in Alden’s company at the WLB Lions Club meetings.I would get him to talk about WW2 and his experiences quietly during the meeting until we got stopped for not paying attention to the agenda and it’s discussions.
He will be missed.
Greg
Beth Woolley
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Alden was so much a part of our lives hard to imagine a family event without him.One of my favorite people to talk history with I will so miss our hours ( you know how he could talk at length ) of conversation .Perhaps we could dedicate their monument and celebrate their life at that time ,a family reunion .They had a wonderful life together and Im sure are sitting in the family circle on Tak beach in heaven.All my love ,Beth
Pete Wortman
left a message on March 30, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the family of Alden West on his passing. I have known Alden for many years and am sad to learn of his passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he Rest peacefully
Lori MacDonald
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Mr. West had a larger than life personality...especially when he was sharing one if his many amazing stories. He is going to be greatly missed by many!
Theo Koufidakis
left a message on March 30, 2020:
What a beautiful life! May he Rest In Peace with his beloved wife and family. And may his memory be eternal. Sending you love.
Jay and Elizabeth Coyne
left a message on March 30, 2020:
JR and Carolyn, Garrett and Allee,
We are so deeply sorry for your incredible loss. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love and big hugs to all of you.
Frank van brunt
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Ok not to be selfish but I just lost my oldest friend . This guy will be missed by so so so many people. GREAT story’s such a smart man with a huge heart. His legend will live on for years to come.
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Mary Bruno
left a message on April 5, 2020:
Your parents were the best. I have such fond memories of them and will always hold them dear in my heart. I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss.
Love, Mary
Karen & Joe Petillo
left a message on March 31, 2020:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the West family.
Bill Deisinger
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Alden and Norma were wonderful people. They were always a joy to be around. My prayers and thoughts reach out to all family members.
Ron and Leslie Igneri
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Our sincere condolences to the family of Alden and Norma. We shared many enjoyable evenings with them at the Monmouth County Society of Professional Engineers gatherings. A loving couple, they are now together again. Blessings to all family and friends - Ron and Leslie Igneri
Barbara, Cindy & Kevin @ University Subs
left a message on March 31, 2020:
Our deepest condolences to Carolyn and family. We certainly enjoyed your mother and father coming in for lunch and reminiscing about the old days with our father, Ken.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marina&Greg Christopher
left a message on March 30, 2020:
I aiways enjoyed being in Alden’s company at the WLB Lions Club meetings.I would get him to talk about WW2 and his experiences quietly during the meeting until we got stopped for not paying attention to the agenda and it’s discussions.
He will be missed.
Greg
Beth Woolley
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Alden was so much a part of our lives hard to imagine a family event without him.One of my favorite people to talk history with I will so miss our hours ( you know how he could talk at length ) of conversation .Perhaps we could dedicate their monument and celebrate their life at that time ,a family reunion .They had a wonderful life together and Im sure are sitting in the family circle on Tak beach in heaven.All my love ,Beth
Pete Wortman
left a message on March 30, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the family of Alden West on his passing. I have known Alden for many years and am sad to learn of his passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he Rest peacefully
Lori MacDonald
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Mr. West had a larger than life personality...especially when he was sharing one if his many amazing stories. He is going to be greatly missed by many!
Theo Koufidakis
left a message on March 30, 2020:
What a beautiful life! May he Rest In Peace with his beloved wife and family. And may his memory be eternal. Sending you love.
Jay and Elizabeth Coyne
left a message on March 30, 2020:
JR and Carolyn, Garrett and Allee,
We are so deeply sorry for your incredible loss. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love and big hugs to all of you.
Frank van brunt
left a message on March 30, 2020:
Ok not to be selfish but I just lost my oldest friend . This guy will be missed by so so so many people. GREAT story’s such a smart man with a huge heart. His legend will live on for years to come.
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