Eugene O'Dell

Vernon Twp., NJ: Eugene “Sam” O’Dell, 90 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Born to Roy and Mildred O’Dell in Middletown, NY, he has been a long time resident of Vernon Twp., NJ

Sam served with the United States Army after World War II and then worked as a mason for Sheckler and Shephard in Highland Lakes, NJ and then worked as a chemist for K and E chemicals in Rockaway, NJ before becoming the plant manager of Sparta Redi Mix in Sparta, NJ. Sam was a life member of VFW Post # 8441, Vernon, NJ and was instrumental in the startup and building of the Post, he was a life member of Sussex American Legion, served as president of the Glenwood Cemetery, was a former auctioneer and took great joy in gardening and was well known for his Dahlias and Tomatoes. Sam enjoyed travelling with his wife, playing with his grandchildren and antiquing.

Sam is predeceased by his wife, Connie M. O’Dell(2021) and a his granddaughter, Alysia Bishop and is the devoted father of William Roy O’Dell of Vernon Twp., NJ, Vickie Fiedler of Vernon Twp., NJ and Barry O’Dell and his spouse, Christine Savage of Budd Lake, NJ. Loving grandfather of Crystal, Jennifer, Kyle and Shannen. Cherished great grandfather of Jocilyn and Kaden. Dear brother of Janet Pines of Middletown, NY, Florence Gardepe of Palm Harbor, FL, Edward O’Dell of Orange County, NY and Stanley O’Dell of Florida. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94(1 Vanderhoof Court for GPS), Vernon, NJ on Monday, April 1, 2024 from 2-5:30 PM. Funeral service to follow at 5:30 PM. Cremation will be private and burial of cremains at Glenwood Cemetery will be scheduled for a later date. Memorial gifts to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.