Francis “Pat” Henry, age 86, passed away in Ocean City, NJ on March 17, 2023 due to complications of a stroke. Pat was born in Camden, NJ and moved to Ocean City at age 1. He was a graduate of St Augustine’s grade school and a proud OCHS alum, Class of 1954.
Pat was a hard worker his whole life. As a young boy he cut lawns and set pins at the local bowling alley. After high school Pat joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He met his future wife, Marian, in Somer’s Point, they married October of 1960 and lived in Ocean City the rest of their lives. Pat was an OC Police Officer for one year and then joined the OC Fire Department until retirement. On his days off Pat did carpentry work and built many homes in Ocean City, including one for his mom.
Pat thoroughly enjoyed growing up in Ocean City and had many fond memories and stories. He played football, basketball, and baseball for OCHS and later he enjoyed playing in softball and bowling leagues. In recent years Pat was a proud supporter of OCHS Football and Basketball. He was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church.
Pat leaves behind his four children and ten wonderful grandchildren: Patrick Henry (Angela) of Erdenheim, PA (Emily and Charlotte), Mimi Cusack (Jeff) of Beesley’s Point, NJ (Julie, Tommy and Patrick), Tim Henry of Oakland, CA (Taya and Ziggy), and Michael Henry (Margarita) of Hemet, CA (Elijah, Diego and Jack), his sister Marie Butler (Marty) of Haddon Township, NJ, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by his wife Marian who passed away October 2022, his mom Anne Henry and his brother Paul Henry.
A special thanks to Dr. Jerry Horowitz for all the awesome care he gave to both Pat and Marian over the many years. Thanks also to Holy Redeemer Hospice and Pat’s friends at Wesley Manor.
Pat will be remembered for his kind heart and his sense of humor. He loved playing cards, his 22nd Street neighbors, but most of all he loved his family.
Pat’s viewing will be Friday, March 31 at 9:30 with funeral mass at 11:00 at St Augustine’s Church, 13th and Wesley Avenue, Ocean City, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity Cape May County, 20 Court House South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
Arrangements are by The Godfrey Funeral Home of Ocean City. For condolences to the family, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com