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H. Bud Eisenhardt, age 77, of Conway, SC, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away on January 29, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York, NY, Bud moved to Clifton, NJ at an early age with his loving parents, the late Herbert Xavier and Mary Patricia (Kelly) Eisenhardt as well as his loving sister, Geraldine (Catucci) who predeceased him in 2014. While growing up in Clifton, Bud attended St. Phillips grammar school and then Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, NJ. Following Seton Hall Prep, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy and studied to be a medic. He served his country from 1955 to 1963. After service to his country, Bud began a career in the jewelry industry at Tappan's in Paterson, NJ. After a brief time in jewelry, he changed careers and went into banking, where he would spend the next twenty four years of his professional life . In 1969, he started his banking career with the Fiduciary Trust Company of New York, who was one of the first tenants in the original World Trade Center. During his time with Fiduciary, Bud spent over 10 years as an officer in Trust Operations. From 1980 thru 1993, he continued to serve the banking industry as Vice President in Trust Operations at First Fidelity in Newark, NJ and then at Summit Bank, in Cranford, NJ. In addition to service to his country and his professional career, Bud also had many other passions that involved serving people. Bud was a musician and member of the Musicians Local 248 of Paterson, NJ. His band was known as the Buddy Hart Trio where he was the drummer and singer. Bud was also very committed to the Tri-Boro Little League organization covering the towns of Bloomingdale, Butler and Kinnelon, NJ. In addition to coaching various teams over a fifteen year period, Bud also held various officer positions including being a past President of the organization. He was devoted to his catholic faith and was a long time parishioner of St. Anthony's of Padua Church in Butler, NJ, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, council 943. Bud was also committed to service to his community by serving as a member of the governing body of the Boro of Bloomingdale from 1978 to 1980, including being a past Council President. Lastly, in addition to service to his country, faith and community, Bud was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He especially enjoyed coaching his children as well as watching his grandchildren participate in various sports, art, music and dance activities. In 2004, Bud retired to Conway, SC with his loving wife, Theresa (Aquino). Bud and Terry were married for over 54 years and had 4 loving children. He was the Beloved father of Christopher Eisenhardt and his wife Mary Claire of Ridgewood, NJ; Kenneth Eisenhardt and his wife Lisa of Bloomingdale, NJ; Catherine Wolf and her husband Rodney of Myrtle Beach, SC; and Craig Eisenhardt and his wife Brenda of Chester, NJ. Bud was also a loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; Christopher, Timothy, Molly and Maggie Eisenhardt; Kenny and Patrick Eisenhardt; and Madeline, Jack and Luke Eisenhardt. Bud was also the loving Uncle to his niece Kelly Briggs and her husband Jason and their children Sasha and Jake of Ringwood, NJ and a devoted brother-in-law to his sister-in-law Grace Aquino of Franklin Lakes, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (www.nmcrs.org). A private family viewing is being held in Conway, SC and a memorial mass at St. Anthony's Church in Butler, NJ will be scheduled at a later date. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Bud Eisenhardt

November 20, 1937 - January 29, 2015