Henry R Henderson (Hank), Jack of all trades and family man passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home in Landing, NJ.
Henry was born on September 13, 1948, in Dover, NJ to his parents Fredrick(1913-1999) and Katherine (1922-2000) Henderson. He spent a better part of his childhood in The Richard Mine area of Mt. Hope. He also attended schools in Rockaway and Jefferson Townships. When Henry got out of school, he decided on a career path at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey as an Electrician.
When he retired from Picatinny Arsenal he decided to take on another challenge and started working for the Corp of Engineers out of New York.
During his adulthood he also opened his own business Phase II Electric, which he frequently made his children work with him because he could not fit in the crawl spaces. Henry took on every challenge he could and succeeded.
Henry loved riding his Harley Davidson Shovelhead, bowling, horseshoes, pool, drinking beer and going to casino with his wife.
Henry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie (Annie) Henderson.
Together they raised two wonderful children, Henry R. Henderson Jr (1969-2009), Michelle A. Happel and her husband Michael A. Happel. His niece Tammy Kennedy in which he spent a lot of time with. Henry was also blessed with five grandchildren Charles A Moore III, Jamie L. Happel, Mark R Moore, Christie M. Happel, Henry R. Henderson III and 3 great grandchildren, Anastasia R. Moore, Saige R. Henderson, and Brayden S. Henderson.
Henry also has his extended family Annette Urbigkt and husband Marc, children, Ian Urbigkt and wife Dominque, Ryan Urbigkt, Randi Urbigkt and son, Calian.
Henry has 3 brothers Marshall Henderson (Linda), James Henderson (1941-2022), Charles Henderson (1945-2008) and 4 sisters Barbara Eldridge, Maryann Palmer, Jean Henderson, and Wanda Reich.
Plus, his favorite puppies, Little Girl and Baby Boo.
Services for Henry will be private and under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 www.cochranfuneral.com.
For those desiring, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in his honor.
8 Condolences for Henderson, Henry R.
Condolences(8)
Michelle Henderson says
January 27, 2026 at 11:53 pmI am going to miss you more than anything in the world. Love you daddy. Till we meet again love your Sunshine
Christie says
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 amA wonderful man who was an absolute staple in my life. I will love you always. I miss you already so much
Nikki says
January 28, 2026 at 1:20 pmUncle Hand will be missed . Have so many good memories from childhood on up with him.
James Henderson jr says
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 pmRĺp uncle Hank
Diane Tullo says
January 28, 2026 at 6:59 pmUncle Hank, there are so many people that you touched and I was one of them.. Love and will miss you always, give Betty a big hug for me.. Love you.
Alisa Untisz says
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 pmI will miss you so much. You had the biggest heart and always with a smile on your face. I feel lucky to have shared so many great times with you. Love you my dearest friend. Joe and I and Tyler will miss you.
George and Ceal Markou says
January 30, 2026 at 5:08 pmRest in peace. Will always remember the fond memories we have of you and Annie at the Pub.
Elizabeth Van Houten says
February 2, 2026 at 12:10 amHankie to the smartest and most determined one even when you were a kid. Have missed the days of fun and jokes and the days at the shore. Sorry for lifes suffering
Hope your soul will rest now and be with your son and brothers and others you have loved. Till I see you again your brother Jims ex wife Betty. To Annie and Michelle I am truly sorry for your loss and pain.
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