Cornelius "Neal" Faber

Newton - Cornelius "Neal" Faber, age 99, formerly a long-time resident of Wantage, peacefully went to heaven on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home in Newton while surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 11, 1924 in Clifton, NJ to the late George Faber and Cornelia (Bushoven) Faber. Neal grew up in Sussex County prior to living in Bergen County and moved back to Sussex County over 50 years ago. He met his wife, Norma (Woodward) Faber at the age of 16, while roller skating at the Paterson Recreational Center. He asked her for the last skate and they instantly became more than acquaintances. They were married on October 20, 1943 in Paterson on an overnight pass during the war. Neal was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the European, Atlantic, and Pacific Theatres prior to being honorably discharged after the war. Neal went on to become a carpenter, building almost every home he and Norma lived in prior to moving to Newton. He and his wife were owners of the Hampton Roller Rink in Newton, bringing the joy of roller skating to Sussex County. Neal was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Neal was a long-time member of the Sussex United Methodist Church. He loved to use his skills of carpentry and helped to restore the entry doors. Neal was also a member of the American Legion Post 213 in Sussex. Neal was predeceased by his devoted wife of 77 years, Norma Faber. He was also predeceased by his brother, Richard and a great grandchild. Neal is survived by his daughter, Nancy Kowar and her husband Frank; his son, Roger “Skip” Faber and his wife Mary Rose “Mimi;” his son, Neal Faber and his wife Kerry; his daughter, Cindy Faber; and his son, Roy Faber and his wife Carmen; twelve adoring grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Frankford Plains Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Neal Faber’s memory to the Sussex United Methodist Church, 15 Bank Street, Sussex, NJ 07461 or https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sussex-united-methodist-church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com.

Cornelius "Neal" Faber

August 11, 1924 - May 26, 2024