Harry Agens Obituary

Age - 73

September 12, 2023

Rockaway, NJ

Harry Agens, age 73 of Byram Township, New Jersey, died on Monday September 4th, 2023 at Newton Medical Center in Newton, New Jersey. He was born in Newton, New Jersey on November 15th, 1949, to the late Wilbert and Ellen Agens. He resided in Lake Lackawanna, Byram Township for more than 40 years at the time of his passing. During the Vietnam War Era, Harry served as a Medic in the Army. Harry received numerous decorations and medals during service, such as the "Army Commendation Medal" and "Vietnam Service Medal" Harry retired from Alcoa in Dover, New Jersey after 38 years of working there. He graduated from Netcong High School, Class of 1967. Harry enjoyed getting tea from Dunkin' Donuts with his good friend Mario. He also enjoyed watching movies on WWII and Old Westerns. His favorite movie was Drums Along the Mohawk. He loved old shows including Hazel, Perry Mason, Leave it to Beaver, Golden Girls, and a hundred others. He loved reading books and doing WordSearch puzzles (never crosswords!). Some of his favorite pastimes were going to Casinos, going to eat at restaurants (he loved Cracker Barrel) and spending time with good friends. His favorite thing was probably singing and listening to oldies music. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Gordon "Dale" Agens Sr. and Glenn Agens. He is survived by his brother Thomas Agens, his niece Jamie Agens and nephew Gordon Agens, as well as his long time partner Susan Pascoe, or as he liked to call her "Sweet City Sue". Private services entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: NetcongFuneral. comMemorial contributions may be made to: NJ Sharing Network (savenjlives. com) or to: American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund. org), in honor of the kidney that gave him 6 more years of life. Celebration of life to be held at the American Legion: 119-NJ 183 in Stanhope, New Jersey on Saturday September 23rd at 12:30 PM. Please RSVP below.

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