Henry T. Pilger of Clifton NJ passed away on October 25, 2026. He was Born and raised in Bayonne and lived in Clifton for several years. He worked at the United States Postal Service for 33 years as a Postal Police Officer before retiring. He was a proud US Army veteran E5 that served in Vietnam from 1970 -1971. He was a Paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne brigade in Vietnan. He received his Tour of duty infantry man badge Bronze Star, Air Medal and several other awards he also obtained during his tour of duty. He was a member of the VFW of North Arlington. He enjoyed going on cruises, playing cards going to the casino and just being home with his wife.

Surviving is his wife, Elizabeth (Kesse) Pilger and his siblings, Thomas Pilger and wife Julia, Marie Santana and partner Miguel, Mona Lisa Toomey and husband Robert, Jon Pierre Pilger and the late Joyce Pulcrano and Susan Pilger.

Visiting Thursday 4 - 8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Friday 12 PM at the Funeral Home. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.