Obituaries

Henry A. Pfeffer Jr.

June 26, 2026

Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Elmer Youth Ministry, 209 State Street, Elmer NJ 08318.

Henry A. Pfeffer Jr., 94, long-time Elmer, NJ resident, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born and raised in Elmer, he was the only son of Henry A. Pfeffer Sr and Elsie Woete
Pfeffer.

Henry was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, where he met his wife of nearly 70 years Hellen E. Pfeffer (Elmer). Henry and Hellen married in 1951. Henry operated the 2nd oldest independent trucking company in the United States, Pfeffer’s Express, for 50 years. He drove his pickup truck independently for two decades after that, making him a proud truck driver and delivery man for 70 years. He was almost always seen in his signature green uniform.

On Saturdays, Henry was always seen riding his lawnmower and going out to dinner with his family. He was known for his boisterous and hilarious personality; he was always singing and making people laugh everywhere he went. Henry was a known regular at the Elmer Post Office, and in his younger years, he loved playing softball in the Elmer Men’s Softball League. More than anything, he loved and appreciated his family.

Henry is survived by his son Henry A. Pfeffer III (Maureen) and his daugther Marjorie P. Zimmerman ; his grandchildren David Pfeffer (Suzi), Chris Pfeffer (Kendra), Michael Pfeffer (Yuka), Elizabeth Zimmerman, Katy Lynch (D. Michael), Amy Ralis (Chris) and Andrew Pfeffer (Xing); great-grandchildren Amelia, Estelle, Josie, Hank, Alexander, Benjamin, Charlie, Cate, Maddie, Olivia, Ivan, Graham, and Cecily, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and their families.

In addition to his parents, Henry was predeceased by his wife Hellen, his daughter, Linda Farrah, and his granddaughter, Allison Pfeffer.