Wilbert J. Branwell a life long Kearny resident, passed away on November 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be on Friday from 3 until 7 p.m. at The Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. His service will be on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home and burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery.
Wilbert is a retired Machinist having worked for Public Service in Jersey City. He was a member of the Men’s Bible Study at Brookdale Christian Church in Bloomfield. He served in The United States Air Force from 1960 until 1966. Having been very proud of his Military Service, it is truly meaningful that he passed on Veterans Day.
Wilbert is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Todd). Father of Dr. John Branwell and Deborah Jackson (Russ Horn). He is also survived by his sister Jacquelyn Charnes (nee Branwell), his brothers-in-law James P. and Russell B. Todd, along with his grandchildren; Olivia, Connor and Natalie and his loyal daughter-in-law Donna Branwell.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to The Missions fund at Brookdale Christian Church 1350 Broad Street, Bloomfield N.J. 07003.
