Harold Sona, 87, passed away October 25, 2019. Born in Newark, NJ, to Fred and Ruth Sona, Harold was one of eleven children. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan, returning to marry his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Anne (nee Nobrega) in 1956.
Harold and Barbara moved to Port Reading, NJ in 1966 where they continued to reside for the next 46 years, until moving to Toms River, NJ in 2012. All along the way, Harold (and Barbara) made lifelong friends.
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, friend and man, Harold was a member of the Operating Engineers, and a true lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and boating, loved outdoor activities and his family. He always would say, “Let’s go for a ride” and you would find yourself somewhere in New Jersey (or other states), visiting family and friends, and welcomed by all.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara in 2014, Harold is survived by his daughters: Patricia Blossom (and son-in-law, Alex Blossom, Palmer, AK) and Cynthia Doren (and son-in-law, Philip Doren, West Windsor, NJ); as well as, his six grandchildren (grandsons: Eric Libis (and wife Michelle), Joseph Libis (and partner Euline Deal), and Josh Libis (AK); granddaughters: Amy Thomas (AK) ( and her partner Kiel Comiskey); Rachel Doren (Washington, DC) and Melanie Doren (NJ)); five great-grandchildren; brother - Louis Sona, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial visitation will be from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A memorial service will be held at 9:00 am. Committal with Military Honors will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery 350 Provinceline Road Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
We’ve lost a bright light. Please remember him with one of your loving memories and his smile.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to your favorite charity in Harold’s name.
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