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Lester Applegate Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2010.

Lester Applegate, 52, passed away November 18, 2010 at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Mr. Applegate was a lifelong resident of Lakewood and he loved his bowling. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all.
Pre-Deceased: Mr. Applegate is predeceased by his mother Evelyn, father, Warren, and two sisters, Joan McCartney and Catherine Applegate.
Survivors: Lester is survived by his wife Terry, children, Lester, James, and Christina, two grandchildren, twelve brothers and sisters, Larry, Gene, Anita Rose, Richard, Carol Irons, Diane Wills, Mike, Harry, Frank, Warren, Susie Moore, and John, many brother and sister-in-laws especially Gary Irons, and many nieces and nephews.
Services: Friends may call Monday, November 22, 2010 from 12-2pm at the D'Elia Funeral Home Rt. 70 & Vermont Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Cremation will be held privately.
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November 24, 2010

Dorrie/ Willow Novak

James, Lester and Christina.. It is always hard to lose a loved one. but just knowing he is still watching over you will be a comfort to you just call his name out loud and you will recieve a sign that he is still around he is now a Angel of god.

November 22, 2010

Carol and family, so sorry to hear about Lester, now he walks with the Lord, Sylvia

November 20, 2010

Christina Romeo

Dear Christina, James, and Lester,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers are with you all.
Christina Romeo
(JSMS/OBHS - Old Bridge)

November 20, 2010

Phil Parkhurst

Frank,
We are sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. He will be greatly missed.
Karen & Phil

November 20, 2010

Janette Ramirez

James,
I am sorry about the loss of your Father. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Janette

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