Howard “Popeye” E. Conk

76, a lifelong resident of Freehold Township

Howard "Popeye" E. Conk

Howard “Popeye” E. Conk, 76, of Freehold Township passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at The Manor in Freehold Township. Mr. Conk was born in Lakewood and was a lifelong resident of Freehold Township. He worked at John Iron Salvage for over twenty years, retiring in 1984.

Mr. Conk was predeceased by his wife Joan, a son Anthony and a grandson Christopher. He is survived by: three Sons and Daughters-in-law, Howard and Eileen Conk of Jackson, Eddie and Kim Conk of Pine Beach, John and Frances Conk of Farmingdale; One Daughter and Son-in-Law, Tina and Russ Clark of Jackson; a Daughter-in-Law, Denise Conk of Toms River; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grand children; two Brothers, Abram and Edwin Conk both of Freehold Township, one sister Earlene Gordon of Freehold Township; an Aunt Leona Haviland of Wall.

Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524) Freehold Township, on Friday, June 26, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Jackson NJ. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonferunalhome.com.

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