Commercial Fisherman Scott M. Boyce Sr., of Belford, New Jersey

June 16, 2020 Mid Atlantic, National

Scott M. Boyce Sr., 61, a lifelong resident of Belford, passed away May 30 at home. Scott was born Oct. 26, 1958 in Red Bank, a son of the late Norma and George Boyce. Scott was a commercial fisherman with the Belford Seafood Co-op. He and his brother Brian owned and operated the fishing boat The Linda. Scott is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Ann Boyce, along with their son Scott Boyce Jr. Scott also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Ronnie Boyce; nephews, Brian and Heron; and nieces, Lauren and Ivy. He was predeceased by his brother George Boyce. >click to read< 14:18

Belford, Belford Seafood Co-op, Brian Boyce, commercial fisherman, New Jersey, owner operator, Scott M. Boyce Sr, their son Scott Boyce Jr., wife Ann Boyce

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