Albert Edward “Buddy” Allen passed away on Friday November 14, 2014. Buddy was with his loving and wonderful wife of sixty seven years, Mary Jo when the lord called him home. Buddy lived a long, happy, interesting and healthy life. He will be remembered fondly by the many people he touched during his life.
He was born in the Bronx, New York on May 10, 1916 to Harriett Thomas and Albert J. Allen. He grew up in the Bronx with his brother, Edward. He was a graduate of the New York City School System. He volunteered to serve our country when he joined the United States Army in 1940. He served in Europe in the Normandy invasion, Battle of the Bulge, Antwerp X and the occupation of Germany.
Like many of his generation he returned to New York City to restart civilian life in August 1945. He married Mary Jo Sheehan on September 13, 1947. Together Buddy and Mary Jo had five children. Pattie Mattern, husband Robert, Richard Allen, wife Carole, Veronica Bacharde, husband John, Albert Allen, wife Catharine and Nancy Petronchak, husband Ross. Buddy and Mary Jo have eight grandchildren, Joseph, John, Jamie, Sean, Brian, Roth, JP and Colleen and five great grandchildren; Kylie, Madalyn, Emily, Ethan and Annabelle.
Buddy and Mary Jo raised their family in Monmouth County, New Jersey where Buddy served as an elected official on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1968 through 1973. He was past commander of VFW Post 2179 Middletown, NJ. After retirement in 1992 as President of Fresh Farms Supermarkets they moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
He loved his family and life and the good that America stands for and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation will be held from 3-5PM, Tuesday, at the Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place, 1 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. Funeral Services will be conducted 11AM , Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at All Souls Catholic Church, 3280 W. State Road 46, Sanford, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of All Souls Catholic Church, Sanford or the Salvation Army.
A visitation will be held from 3-5PM, Tuesday, at the Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place, 1 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. Funeral Services will be conducted 11AM , Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at All Souls Catholic Church, 3280 W. State Road 46, Sanford, Florida.
Love,
Susan, Bruce and Grace