Harold John Birch, Sr, 93, of Franklin Park, NJ, and Peacham, VT, died October 1, 2010 in New Jersey. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ, November 13, 1916, a son of Nelson and Katherine (Steinmacher) Birch, attened grammar school in New Brunswick and later graduated from New Brunswick High School. Following graduation, he worked for the Cronk Box Company in Highland Park. During World War II, his company made wooden boxes for the transport of war supplies to the troops in Europe. In 1942, the box company sent him to St. Johnsbury, to be near the ready supply of trees felled by the 1938 hurricane. While in Vermont he met and in 1943 married Frances Farrow. In 1950 he moved back to Franklin Park, NJ to work for Mr. Switzgable at the Ridge Door Company in Monmouth Jct., NJ. He continued with this company until his retirement in 1988 at age 72. After retiring, he spent his summers in Peacham and winters in New Jersey. He was a member of the Six Mile Run Reformed Church in Franklin Park since 1950, where he has served as a Deacon and Elder at various times. He also attended the Peacham Congregational Church. He was also a member of Washburn Lodge # 92 F&AM of Danville for more than 60 years. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Thelma Hoover and a grandson Trevor Jablonski. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Frances (Farrow) Birch of New Jersey and Peacham, four children Harold J. Birch, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Tennessee, Carol Jablonski and her husband Robert of New Jersey, Anita Vann and her husband Harry of Vermont, and Warren Birch and his wife Carmel of New Jersey; five grandchildren Clinton Birch and his wife Crystal, Brian Birch, Eric Jablonski and his wife Lisa, John Cappellano and Julie Cappellano and her husband Derek Whitaker; three great grandchildren Jake Jablonski and Caitlyn and Connor Birch, two brothers Nelson Birch and Ralph Birch and his wife Lillian, along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 to 3 PM with the funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM at Bronson and Guthlein Funeral Home, Milltown, NJ. There will also be a funeral service on Saturday, October 9th, at 11 AM in the Peacham Congregational Church, with Rev. Dr. Robert Potter officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Peacham Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Six Mile Reformed Church, PO Box 649, Franklin Park, NJ 08823, or to the Peacham Congregational Church Music Fund Peacham, VT 05862.