Obituary of Lawrence J. Pullen

Lawrence J. Pullen, 84, of Toms River died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Manchester Manor, Manchester Township. He was born in Hightstown and had resided in Freehold before moving to Lakewood in 1983. He later moved to Toms River. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He was a mechanic for Nestle Company, Freehold for 39 years before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 54, an Ex-Captain of Engine and Hose Company No. 1 of the Freehold Fire Department where he served for over 25 years, Freehold Exempt Fireman’s Association; Freehold Fire Fin and Feather Club; the Nestle Quarter Century Club; and a life member of the Deborah Hospital Auxiliary. He was predeceased by a son. Surviving are his wife, Irene Alexander Pullen; a son, Larry J. Pullen, Jr.; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent.