Alfred "Buddy" Veltre, 93 of Whiting, formerly of Jersey City, Belmar, and Point Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at The Pines in Whiting, NJ.
Al served in the United States Army during WWII and continued his military career in the Army National Guard. He then served Major General Francis Gerard, becoming part of their family. He was a member of American Legion Post 346. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and tended the vegetable garden at The Pines, especially attentive to his treasured tomatoes.
Al was predeceased by his son Sonny, wife Gwendolyn and his 4 brothers, John, Louis, William, and Frank. Surviving are his brother Anthony Veltre; granddaughter Jessica Veltre; Sister-in-law Janice Veltre; and several nieces and nephews to whom he lovingly referred to as "Butterballs." The family of Dr. Adriana Stolte-Gerard, friends at The Pines and friends in Florida, his home away from home, will also miss him dearly.
Visitation will be at Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River on Monday, Jan 28 from 11-1pm followed by a private service at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Cemetery.
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