Wednesday, October 02, 2024
CARL J. BIRD, SR.
March 11, 1936 - October 1, 2024
Clayton, NJ - Formerly of Paulsboro, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Bertha A. (Jacobsen) Bird. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Marie (Messick) Bird; loving children, Michael C. Bird, Theresa Lewis (John), Carl Bird, Jr., Pamela McNamee (Jim); cherished grandchildren, Jean Costello, Jacob Lewis (Sharon), Patrick Lewis (Emily), Emily Daniel (Austin) and Kyle McNamee.
Carl was raised in Paulsboro, NJ and later moved to Clarksboro, NJ with his family. Later Carl and Marie moved to Otto, NC, before moving to South Boston, VA and then back to Clayton, NJ. Carl was a member of and a former president of the Order of DeMolay in Woodbury, NJ. He was also a longtime member of the Paulsboro Volunteer Fire Department. For some 30 years, he and Marie made crafts and furniture that they sold through their business, Ree’s County Friends Crafts. Carl was a retired truck driver who had worked many years with ProSource Transportation in Burlington and Chemical Leaman Tank Lines Inc, Bridgeport, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Carl’s visitation on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 5 to 7 pm at the McCann – Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. His burial will be in Eglington Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Carl to: Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312. Please memo Carl J. Bird, Sr.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Carl J. Bird, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann – Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City Ph 856 – 456- 1142