Howard E. Topley M.D.

June 21, 1922 - April 1, 2018

Howard E. Topley, Jr. MD, 95, born in Trenton, NJ on June 21, 1922 peacefully passed away on April 1, 2018 at his home in Titusville, NJ surrounded by his family. He was one of 5 children born to Theresa and Howard E. Topley of Trenton, NJ. He was a graduate of Trenton High School, and graduated both college and Medical School from Georgetown University. He served in the US Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946. Howard owned and operated a prominent medical practice, Trenton Medical Associates in Trenton NJ until his retirement in 1991. He was a former member of Hopewell Valley Country Club and a Knight of St. Gregory. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and tennis, attending the opera, as well as breeding and racing horses. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years Jane Dwyer Topley and his three sisters Eleanor Bowden, Mary McCollough and Dorothy Dwyer. He is survived by his six children Robert Topley of Titusville, H. Michael Topley, MD of Petoskey, MI, Nancy Topley of Titusville, John Topley of Titusville, Thomas Topley and his wife Wynn of Yardley, PA and Barbara Mulligan and her husband Shawn of Stockton, NJ, along with his six grandchildren: Kate Farley and her husband Radcliffe, Leigh Vonderahe and her husband Brian, Lauren Sherrill and her husband David, Ryan Topley, Michael Topley and Matthew Topley, as well as five great grandchildren, his twin sister Rita Prince, and companion Vivi Wickenden. Howard will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony. Mass will be celebrated Saturday June 30, 2018 at 11:00am at St. George's Church in Titusville, NJ followed by a Celebration of Life from 12:00-4:00pm at Mt. View Golf Club in Ewing, NJ.