BRUCE WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN – Obituary
Bruce William McLaughlin of Franklinville on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Age 61. Father of Jessica Vasile (husband Robert) of Pittsgrove and Bryce McLaughlin of Westville. Grandfather of Everett Vasile, Adalaide Vasile, and Elodie Vasile. Brother of Michael Edward McLaughlin (late wife Wendy) and Gary Robert McLaughlin (wife Kimberly). Son of Edward Forbes McLaughlin of Franklinville and the late Nancy Mildred McLaughlin (nee Sykora).
Born in Woodbury and raised in Franklinville, Bruce was a graduate of Delsea Regional High School. Shortly after graduation, he served in the US Air Force as an airman. Later, Bruce attended Rowan University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a specialization in Computers. He was a resident of Pittsgrove for 17 years before recently returning to Franklinville.
Over the years, Bruce worked doing landscaping, digging pools, and working in the warehouse for Pepsi. After getting his degree, Bruce worked as an accountant at multiple major hospitals, including Crozier, Hahnemann, and others. In recent years, he has been the owner of J&M Accounting.
Bruce was a lover of all thing music and frequently attended concerts. He loved all of the Philadelphia sports teams but was a huge Eagles fan. Bruce could often be seen wearing an unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Grove at Centerton, 1022 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318, on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Casual attire is suggested. Feel free to wear a band shirt, Eagles attire, or a Hawaiian shirt to honor Bruce. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the family for Bruce’s children and grandchildren c/o Jessica M. Vasile, 400 Buck Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318. Sign the guestbook at BarclayFuneralHome.net.