Ernest F. Mason Jr.

Ernest F. Mason, Jr., 71, of Little Silver passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018.  Born in Boston to the late Ernest and Mary (McIntrye) Mason, Ernie spent his early years in Pittsburgh, moved to Hazlet at the age of ten, and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School. In 1978 he founded the E.F. Mason Insurance Agency, which continues to serve the area to this day. A resident of Little Silver since 1983, Ernie was a champion of the Sea Bright community and served as a member and chief of the Sea Bright Fire Department.

Ernie was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, dog lover, horseman, golfer, and raconteur.

Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia Hemingway Mason, and his sons, Shane and his wife Jessica, of Highlands, and Ryan and his longtime girlfriend Erin, of Red Bank. Ernest is also survived by his brothers Kevin Mason, of Red Bank, and Brian Mason, of Freehold.

Visitation will be held at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Monday February 19, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m and Tuesday February 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  A  Fire Department Procession through the town of Sea Bright to honor Ernie will follow. 

From 1:30pm-5:30pm Ernie requested a celebration of life amongst all friends and family.  Please join the Mason Family at EvenTide Grille 1400 Ocean Ave. Sea Bright, NJ 07760.  Lunch Buffet, Wine, Beer, and a signature Irish beverage will be provided.  A band will be playing a few of Ernie’s favorite hits.  We hope you all will join us in giving Ernie the proper Irish send off he deserves.

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