Alfred W. Lake, Jr. Longtime Howell resident, 'loved to talk about fishing' Alfred W. Lake, Jr., 91, of Howell, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Bella Terra, Jackson, N.J. Alfred born in Woodbury, N.J., and had lived in Old Bridge, N.J., before moving to Howell in 1972. Alfred had worked for International Vitamin Corporation in Freehold, N.J., for 11 years and had also served in the United States Army. He was the financial officer at The Villages, an active member of the American Legion in Pennsylvania, and of the VFW in Freehold. Alfred served as secretary of the Manasquan Fishing Club and loved to talk about fishing. He also enjoyed working out at Bally's and discussing stocks. Alfred was predeceased by his wife, Else Lake, in 2017; brother, Robert Lake, and sister, Dorothy Nester. All arrangements are private. For condolence messages to the family, visit claytonfuneralhome.com.