David Pease

David M. Pease, AIA, 78, of Bridgewater, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, to Arthur C. and Katherine H. Pease, David grew up in Middlesex, graduating from Bound Brook High School in 1954, and Ohio University in 1958. He was a registered architect for 47 years, and principal of the architectural firm variously known as Armstrong, Jordan & Pease; Jordan & Pease, and Design Resources Group, Raritan, where his focus was on the design of schools. David was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook, where he served as an Elder and head of its Buildings and Grounds Commission, helping to list the church on the National Historic Register and spearheading efforts to replace its 115 year old slate roof. David was the beloved husband of Ilse Brinks Pease for 48 years, the loving father of Thomas and wife Lauren of Hewlett Bay Park, NY, Anne Knewtson and husband Bret of Portland, OR; doting grandfather to Caroline, David, Daniel, Ellyse, and Heidi, and brother of Nancy Amato of Middlesex. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Kathryn, and brother Richard. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 9, at the Presbyterian Church, Bound Brook. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 P.M. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Presbyterian Church, 409 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, NJ 08805