A. Lewis Purdy, 70, of Avalon, New Jersey passed away suddenly on April 6, 2019. Lew owned A. Lewis Purdy Real Estate. He was well respected in the real estate community on the seven mile island. He knew every property on the island along with all of its sales history. He was born in Chester, Pa and lived in Avalon since 1971. He was born to Helena (Penny) Purdy and A. Lewis Purdy II. He is the much loved husband of Sheila, children Christie Burns (Kevin) and Shane Purdy (Ani DeBaecke), step-daughter Allie Jones (Jake). Also survived by his sisters, Lee Keinath, Jody Gilchrist (John), and Deborah Purdy, and four grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 20th at the Reeds in Stone Harbor from 1pm to 4pm.
BEAN, MICHAEL J. It is with great sadness, the family of Capt. Michael J. Bean announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, August 19th at Cooper Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House. Born November 8, 1944, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Katherine Bean.
August 21, 2025
