On June 6, 2012. Age 74. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret S. Dubler (nee Behl), and three children, Monica Coffey (Dubler) and her husband James Coffey, Leo and his wife Janice, and Andrew and his wife Jennifer. Leo was blessed with nine grandchildren: Katherine, Joshua, Allison, Ava, Claire, Luke, Sam, Elizabeth and Annika.
Leo – the only son of Leo Bernard and Katherine Theresa Dubler (nee Mannion) graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1956. After a brief stint in the seminary (luckily for his 3 children and 9 grandchildren Leo did not fully heed the call of the vocation) he departed to continue his education. After attending Villanova for 1 year – Leo transferred to St. John\’s University in New York where his favorite uncle (Fr. Edward Mannion) was the Athletic Director. After graduating with a degree in mathematics – Leo worked at General Accident Insurance Company in the actuarial department. After a year or so investigating this career path – Leo had a career change and after graduating from Rutger\’s University Law School, embarked upon a 40 year career as an attorney in Gloucester County N.J. Leo enjoyed his career and did many pro bono hours for family members, friends and those in need without resources.
Leo loved spending weekends in Ocean City with his family – travel – deep sea fishing,chess, pinochle, bridge and cross word puzzles. He had a deep passion for reading with a bent towards historical non-fiction. Leo\’s interest in history was driven by having survived living at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He often reminisced about the fear that permeated the island in the days following the attack and the vulnerability of the people living there. He also was quick to point out the precision of the Japanese Zero pilots and how the vast majority of their targets were purely military assets with minimal civilian involvement.
His family takes great comfort in knowing that Leo was a deeply religious man that embraced his faith and welcomed the next chapter of his life and the all of its glories.
He will always be deeply missed by his loving family but also reassured that his spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Sunday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday morning there will be a visitation from 11 AM to 12 Noon at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Discovery Ministries: 106 Vesper Ave Westmont, NJ 08108.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Leo B. Dubler, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142
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