Charles David Meeker Jr. (“Dave”), 62, of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of River Plaza, passed away March 19 at his home.
Dave was born in Red Bank to the late Charles David Meeker Sr. (“Buck”) and Patricia (Watkins) Meeker. He graduated from Middletown High School North. Dave worked as an independent construction contractor. Before moving to Florida Dave was an active volunteer member of the River Plaza Hose Co. in the River Plaza section of Middletown.
In Florida Dave was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) Aerie 4476 since 2009 and a former member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) Lodge 1770. He received special recognition in both organizations for his devotion and service.
Dave enjoyed cooking, woodworking and playing softball. He also loved watching the Oakland Raiders and the New York Mets. Dave could always be seen wearing a baseball cap and a pencil behind his ear.
Dave is survived by his loving life partner of 27 years Suzanne “Suzi” Harper; brother Michael Meeker; brother Matt Meeker and sister-in-law Margaret (Biancamano) Meeker; sister Susan Meeker Diebold and brother-in-law Donald Diebold; nephew Brian Meeker and his wife Samantha and grandniece Peyton; nephews Scott Meeker and Michael Diebold; and niece Britney Diebold.
Family and friends were invited to a Memorial Gathering April 10 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the River Plaza Hose Co., 26 Applegate St., Red Bank, NJ 07701.
