Funeral Homes in Highland Park, NJ

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: L. J. Smith (american football player), Willie Garson (actor), Kim Hector (actor), and Brian Friedman (choreographer and dancer).

Highland Park is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,982, reflecting a decline of 17 (-0.1%) from the 13,999 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 720 (+5.4%) from the 13,279 counted in the 1990 Census.Highland Park was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1905, when it broke away from what was then known as Raritan Township (present-day Edison). The borough was named for its location above the Raritan River.

Highland Park Obituaries

It was revealed by Washington Post (DC) on December 13th, 2020 that Kathleen Ellen Ippolito (Kelly) died in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. Ippolito was 86 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kathleen Ellen's life.

It was noted by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on September 6th, 2020 that Patricia K Ruff passed away in Highland Park, New Jersey.  Ruff was 84 years old and was born in Cincinnati, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia K's life.

It was written by Bangor Daily News on December 5th, 2019 that Donald Arthur Ambler passed away in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.  Ambler was 90 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald Arthur's life.

It was reported on December 30th, 2018 that Ruth Leah Collins (Harris) passed on in Columbia, South Carolina.  Ms. Collins was 98 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ruth Leah's life.

It was reported on December 20th, 2014 that Michael Fred Sr Marchitto passed away in Trumbull, Connecticut.  Marchitto was 85 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael Fred Sr's life.

It was noted by Susquehanna County Independent on September 24th, 2014 that Doris Henke (Stefanik) passed away in Kingsley, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Henke was 73 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Doris's life.

It was reported by San Diego Union-Tribune on August 31st, 2014 that Robert H Grandell passed away in San Diego, California.  Grandell was 89 years old and was born in Highland Park, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert H's life.

It was revealed by The Daily Journal on November 16th, 2013 that Edith Kesselman (Moses) died in Highland Park, New Jersey.  Ms. Kesselman was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edith's life.

It was noted on February 23rd, 2013 that Nancy Hofland (Vanheuvel) passed on in Highland Park, New Jersey.  Ms. Hofland was 73 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Nancy's life.

It was noted on November 10th, 2012 that John R "Dick" Nicholas died in Highland Park, New Jersey.  Nicholas was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John R "Dick"'s life.

History

Highland Park also was home to Drug Fair, the largest independent drug store in New Jersey, from 1955-1999. Over the past 100 years, Highland Park's lands have been parceled into ever-smaller suburban residential plots. The borough is the birthplace of the Band-Aid and Flako Products packaged mixes for baked goods. The trends of local autonomy and control that shaped Highland Park in the past continue to this day. He established a ferry service and the main road then was redirected to lead straight to the ferry landing.

The official website for the city of Highland Park is http://www.hpboro.com/.