Name: Holmdel and Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Homes
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Henry B. West

February 16, 1935 - September 21, 2014

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Henry B. West, 79, of Holmdel, NJ, died on Sunday, September 21, 2014. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Catharine's R. C. Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel, on Thursday, Sept. 25th at 9:15 am. Burial will follow at Holmdel Cemetery. Mr. West was predeceased by his parents, Henry A. West and Mary Diebold West, and sister Mary Ellen (West) Wittnebert. Born in East Orange, NJ, Henry had lived in Westfield and Scotch Plains, before settling in Holmdel in 1966, where he had resided ever since. Henry was a general contractor and developer, and President of Henry A. West & Sons of Holmdel. During his life, Henry was a highly regarded residential & commercial contractor, building hundreds of homes, town houses and office buildings throughout central New Jersey. Building primarily in Holmdel, Mr. West's homes are known for their ability to promote unique structural designs while maintaining the natural beauty of the community. Before moving to Holmdel, Mr. West had worked with his father building homes in Westfield and Scotch Plains. Henry is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Anita West (nee DeCuollo), and his children, Henry L., William J. and his wife Devin, Sharon Witiw and her husband Eric, Robert J., Louis C., Guy M. and his wife Sandra, Carla Kelly and her husband Kris, as well as eleven grandchildren, Steven, Eric, Julie, Amy, Helena, Henry, Cecelia, Valerie, Louis, Joseph and James. Henry had a strong commitment to the community and civic affairs. He had been Chairman of the Bayshore Hospital Board of Trustees, Chairman of Bayshore Community Health Services, and received the Humanitarian Recognition Award in 1998 for his service there. Henry is a Lifetime Member of the Holmdel Volunteer Fire Department; past Vice President of the New Jersey Shore Builders Association; Board Member of Holmdel Cemetery; former Board member of the YMCA-Camp Arrowhead; and former Board Member of Franklin State Bank. Henry was an avid golfer and longtime member of Manasquan River Golf Club, where he enjoyed the friendship of fellow members, their families and club staff. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Henry's name to either The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Catharine's Catholic Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675

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Henry. You changed my life when you talked me into going to the University of Miami.Glad you were still awake the night you heard me on the radio interview.My heart is heavy.I will miss you and our chats at the club.You leave me with so many memories. My love to you Anita and family

Please accept my condolences on the loss of "Mr. West" I have the West family in my prayers. If you care/need to talk? call me. Greg.410 259-2656

I don't know where to begin other than saying Mr.West and the entire West family have had such a huge impact on my life.I feel honored to have known such a great man.I will miss his wit, humor and heart.

Dear Anita & Family Just learned of Henrys' passing and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Henry was a warm and caring person and it was a true honor to have known him over my years thru the Bank.

Carla, Kris and family, So sorry to hear about your father. You are in my prayers. Cindee and Mark Mines

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Anita: So sorry to hear from Frank Culley of Hank's passing. He was a great guy and a good friend going back to Westfield days. RIP Hank and blessings to you from Colorado. Jack Mullen

We are so sorry to hear about Hank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest condolences, Evaristo & Elaine Cruz

I remember Hank always putting a smile on my Chick's face as my Dad did to him. I hope they are making each other smile now.

Dear Anita & Family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Hank will be missed by all. His smiling face and kind ways changed you day for the better. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Anita and Family Members, We extend our deepest sympathy. Not only was Hank well known in New Jersey, he was also well know at Beachwalk at Indian River Plantation on Hutchinson Island near Stuart. Hank played golf nearly every day when he was in Florida; rain, wind, humidity and heat did not deter him. We will miss seeing him this winter. Tom and Marne Thomas

My condolences to Hank's wife and family. I spent many afternoons talking with Hank at MRGC and enjoyed him thoroughly. My brother in law (Joe Harriman) was close to his son so he always had time for me and was very proud of all his kids. He was a great man (called me "cousin" and I still don't know why). He will be missed. My condolences. Brian Shaughnessy and family.

Anita, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. I will miss Hank and consider it an honor to have known him.

Sharon- my love, prayers, and hugs to you and your family. You know how special your entire family is to mine!! Holmdel has lost another great man who will be greatly missed but certainly has left his mark on this town! I believe Hank and Dominick are having many discussions about the Lucent property as we speak. That will keep them very busy along with them watching over their families and loved ones. Love you girl!!

Dear Sharon and Mrs. West and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father and husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Yours truly, Gwenn (a friend from Sharon's book group)

We will always remember your father's kindness to our family at Kris&Carla's wedding & HIS LOVE FOR GOLF!!!! Our love and prayers are with you. We pray you will know and feel the Lord's arms are around and to know His Love and peace.

Bill, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dad, please extend our condolences to your family and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Karen and James

Such a great man ... respected by everyone I am so sorry for the loss

Your father and friend sounds like an incredible man who will be missed. He was God's hands here on earth and Jesus welcomed him home with open arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief during this time. Love in His Name, Nadienne Young & Family

Carla, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love, Deb, Rob, Robby & Joe Lambert

anita and west family; so sorry for your loss; hank will surely be missed chuck mimi amy roger robin

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Bill, So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Condolences, Alex, Adrienne and Alexei

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad - your father was a great man - thoughts and prayers are with you all! Denean & Michael Burke

To Henry's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Henry was a great man. I have such fond memories of him dating back to the 60's where he was a good friend of our family. I also dealt with him professionally where he was as solid as a rock in every way. I wish there were more like him. My thoughts are with you. I hope he did not suffer.

I've known and worked with Henry for 28 years...he was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. My heart is very sad for his family, and I will miss his smiling face appearing at my counter in the Planning Board office. Henry was a true gentleman and I will miss the interesting conversations that I always had with him. There is a framed copy of a characature from the Independent in my office from a Planning Board meeting on Inverness in 1998 which ended at 3:17 a.m. Every time I see that picture, I think of Henry. May God bless his soul...he will be missed. A good man...gone way too soon.

Dear Anita, I was very saddened by the news of your husbands death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Anita: My family wishes to express our sincere condolences at the passing of your husband and our cousin Henry. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers and will be making a donation in his name to the Wounded Warriers. With our love, Kathy, Sam, and Deb.

Hank-little Henry as he was known in our family was my cousin I was shocked to learn of his passing-I loved him very much he was my big cousin we shared our whole youth with many Christmases and special times -he was special and loved!!

Our condolences to your entire family, from a long time book club friend of your daughter Sharon. You raised a lovely, kind and gracious daughter who obviously had wonderful parents.

I was so sorry to hear of Hank's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all for healing and strength. God's peace to you all, Liz

Hank was a true "handshake" guy. I had the very good fortune of working with him for many years and will always remember him as one of the people I most respected and admired. He was a man of his word and a person that was very fair but also strong. May he rest in peace.

Oh, I am experiencing intense sadness to learn of the death of Hank. He was such a special and delightful neighbor/friend to our entire family for over 45 years at the Jersey Shore. We shared so many laughs, jokes and special moments with the fabulous West family members. I reflect now on Hank's calm demeanor and welcoming smile. Anita, Carla, Sharon, Billy, Devin and all your family members, please know how very much we care and send you all our love, prayers and gratitude. The Walsh/Scofield and Kelly families.

My sincere deepest heart felt sympathy, Mr West always had a smile and laughing at our family/friends gatherings....He had strong loyalty to his community and family, and I just always enjoyed his car rides to Hockey games.....as well as enjoyed my families Home he built in 1976 for us, in Holmdel...I have always loved Him and those in his family that I knew, praying God carry you all in this time, and celebrate all the life he lived in a very "Henry West Way"..... Press On!

Carla and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You all have our deepest sympathy. Love,

Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy. Marion Phillips

Mrs. West - I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. West was such a special person and he will be missed by all.

Dear Anita & family. Just learned of Henry's passing. He was such a gentleman and exceptional builder. We always refer to our years living on round hill as our Camelot please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.