Mr. Harold "Hal" C. Bozarth, Jr.

Harold Charles Bozarth Jr., “Hal”, executive director of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Hal was predeceased by his parents Harold C. Bozarth, Sr., and Sara Elizabeth Bozarth. He is survived by his wife to whom he was married for 38 years, Deborah R. Bozarth, his son, Hal W. Bozarth; his brothers and sisters-in-law Diane and Michael Duff, Bill and Tracy Richardson, Tim and Laurie Richardson; and his nephews and nieces Sean and Heather Duff, Bill and Jenifer Duff, Patrick and Faridar Duff, Billy Richardson, Ryan Richardson, Amanda Richardson and Shane Richardson. As one of the most prominent, influential, and well-known lobbyists in Trenton, Hal spent almost forty years of his life as a staunch advocate for the constituencies he represented throughout his career. As executive director of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey for the last thirty-three years, Hal was the lead advocate for the Council, and the chemistry industry. He worked tirelessly to advance the interests of the council’s membership. Under Hal’s leadership, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey became one of the state’s premier lobbying trade associations. An effective advocate for the business community, Hal utilized his skills and talents to build coalitions and grassroots campaigns around specific issues to help member companies with direct lobbying efforts and to strategically navigate the New Jersey legislative and regulatory processes. Hal was an All Star athlete. He was member of the Audubon High School basketball team that won the New Jersey State Basketball Championship in 1964. He played basketball for Western Kentucky University and was on the championship team in 1966. He enjoyed golf and often won the longest drive competition in golf tournaments. His happiest days were spent on the golf course with his son. Hal was a founding member of Old York Country Club, and served for a time as a member of the Vestry of St Andrews Episcopal Church. Hal loved hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, floating in the Caribbean Sea, horses and history. He had a generous heart and a great sense of humor. Relatives, friends, and colleagues can visit with the family, and pay their last respects on Friday, June 17, 2016, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Perinchief Chapel located at 438 High Street, Mt. Holly, NJ. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on 121 High Street, Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. In lieu of flowers, the family has request that donations be made to Moorestown Friends School, 110 E. Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057-2949, in Hal’s name. Perinchief Chapels, Mt. Holly. www.perinchief.com

Mr. Harold "Hal" C. Bozarth, Jr.

November 1, 1946 - June 12, 2016