Honoring Your Loved One
For Over 55 Years
Henry R “Hank“ Van Handle, 75, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Copperman Barnabas in Livingston, NJ. He was born in Passaic and lived in Succasunna, NJ for 50 years. He is a member of St. Therese parish.
He earned his Undergraduate and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. He was an Engineering Manager for Conoco Phillips Refinery in Linden, NJ.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lou of 55 years, sons Stephen and David; Daughter-in-Laws Jennifer and Colleen and Grandchildren Emma, Sean and Olivia.
He lived his life to its fullest. Early on he played squash, basketball and softball, leading to his love of sports and time spent coaching recreational teams. His hobbies included skiing, bridge, folk and bluegrass music, photography and traveling – he visited all 7 continents and numerous countries around the world. He was known for his love of trying new and different foods, especially spicy ones. His final trip with his entire family was to the Galapagos. This trip will always stay in the memories of those who were there.
He loved hanging with the grandkids, attending lots of their soccer and softball games, musical and dance performances, as well as cooking and playing card games with them.
Friends may visit at Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, 973-584-7264, on Sunday November 16th from 2-5pm and on Monday from 3-6pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 10am, at St. Therese Church in Succasunna, NJ followed by the interment at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.
A luncheon will follow at Cinder’s Wood Fire Grill, 319 US Highway 46, Mine Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Community Food Bank of NJ, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205. Donations can also be given online at cfbnj.org.
