Bruce James White

Bruce James White, 79, died peacefully after a long battle with heart disease, on January 19, 2023.

A lifelong Ewing resident, Bruce was the son of Paul Oliver and Verna Dorothy (Geddes) White. He attended Ewing public schools, graduating from Ewing High in 1961.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in History from Georgetown College in Kentucky and his Masters of Education from Rider College.

He began his career in education as a teacher at St. Anthony High School. Bruce then went on to work for the Mercer County Technical Schools, where he served as principal at both the Assunpink and Sypek Centers before retiring in 2001. Throughout his career, Bruce was an active member of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association.

Bruce was an active member of the community. He served on the Ewing Board of Education and upon his retirement in 2020, he was one of the longest serving BOE members in the state of New Jersey. Bruce was a proud member of the Ewing Kiwanis Club for decades, holding many leadership positions, including Chair of Safety Town and President of the Ewing Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation. Over the years, Bruce belonged to other community organizations including the Fraternal Order of Police and Village on Green association.

In addition to his parents Paul and Verna, Bruce is predeceased by his wife, Sheila Pritchard White of Ewing Township.

He is survived by his two loving daughters and their families; Rebecca Crockett and Sayan Bhattacharyya of Jersey City and Sarah Meisenzahl, her husband Brian, and his adored grandsons, Charles and Andrew of Williston, Vermont.  He is also survived by his loving sister and brother, Joan White Boothby and Kenneth P. White, as well as his brother-in-law, Paul F. Pritchard and his sister-in laws: Anne White, Janice P. Rockmore and Margaret Shaw. He was ‘Uncle Bruce’ to many nieces and nephews, their children, and a cousin and friend to many.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, 1/24 from 5-8pm and Wednesday, 1/25 from 9:30-10:30am at the Parkside Brenna-Cellini Funeral Home, 1584 Parkside Ave, Ewing, NJ. The memorial service celebrating Bruce’s life will be Wednesday morning at 11am at the 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce’s name to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit Bruce’s tribute page at www.brennacellinifuneralhomes.com

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