Hodges, Albert Victor, Jr. age 81 beloved husband of Harriet (Wadle) passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Born in East Orange the son of Albert and Flavia (Roesch) he lived in Rutherford before moving to West Milford 54 years ago. Before retiring, Mr. Hodges had been a Regional Sales Manager for Skuttle Manufacturing Company, Milford, MI. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a distinguished and highly decorated pilot he attained the rank of 1st LT and was a P.O.W. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Purple Heart Award. His memberships include American Ex-P.O.W., New Jersey Chapter 1 and F86 Pilots Association. A son Alan of Brooklyn, NY, four daughters Wendy Renfer of Mt. Joy, PA, Laura Stellingwerf of Bloomingburg, NY, Cheryl Reed of Vernon, NJ and Vicki Reilly of Westchester, PA. and ten grandchildren also survive him. The family is receiving friends Friday (May 21, 2010) 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Memorial Mass Saturday (5/22) 11AM at St. Joseph’s Church, West Milford. Friends are asked to meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers donations to  American EX-POWs Chapter 1, 141 Knollcroft Road, Lyons, NJ 07939  or Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A C Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Fl 32256 would be appreciated.

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