Harry Robert Bell, 71, died July 3, 2012 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Harry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a resident of Port St. Lucie for the past ten years. He previously resided in Turnersville, NJ and Cape May, NJ.
He co-owned General Transportation Services and retired after owning and operating Bell Transport, Inc. in southern New Jersey. He was a proud member of the Elks lodge #2658 in Port St. Lucie, FL. He always had a smile on his face and was quick with a joke. He loved the smell of salt air and socializing with family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening, landscape design and was an avid fisherman and boater.
Survivors include his life-partner of 24 years, Cecilia Budnick of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons, Harry Bell, Jr., Thomas Bell, Jeffrey Bell, David Bell and Steven Bell all of New Jersey; brother James Bell of Philadelphia, PA; stepson Rudy Budnick, Jr. and stepdaughter Tina Budnick both of New Jersey; 5 grandchildren and ex-wife Diane. He was preceded in death by his sister Olga Carey, Barbara Hamilton, and Carole Reynolds and by his brother William Bell.
Memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s memory to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5090 Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981.
No services are scheduled at this time.