Eugene B. Vavrick

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Eugene B. Vavrick passed peacefully into the Savior's loving arms. Gene was 96 years old when he passed. He was born in Nanticoke PA in 1927, the fifth child of John and Kathryn Vavrick. He is predeceased by his parents and his siblings: John Vavrick, Eleanor (Vavrick) Smith, Magdalene (Vavrick) Moore, Marion (Vavrick) Galligan, and Kathryn (Vavrick) Vrabel. Gene was very proud to have served in the Army Air Force, and was very grateful for the benefits of the G.I. Bill which allowed him to pursue his college education at Duquesne University and Wilkes College, PA. After college he moved to Jersey City, NJ to pursue his career as a civil engineer. It was in Jersey City that he met and married his wife, Lorraine Murphy. He and Lorraine enjoyed 49 years of marriage together. They raised their 5 children in Hazlet and Holmdel, NJ: Rev. Eugene Vavrick, Mary Ellen Vavrick, John Vavrick, (deceased in 2017), Elizabeth Vavrick, and Patricia Vavrick. Gene was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus in Keyport, NJ. He enjoyed playing at golf well into his 90's and enjoyed dreaming about visiting the more famous golf courses around the world. In their later years, Gene and Lorraine moved into a home in Holiday City in Toms River, where they both enjoyed the activities of that community. Gene enjoyed volunteering with other seniors to assist local seniors with various "handy man" projects. Gene was a member of the "Angler's Club" but we're not quite sure he ever got into a boat for the fishing. He truly enjoyed the Jersey Shore and exploring the many restaurants. A big thrill for Gene was to drive his lady-friends to Point Pleasant to listen to Fr. Alphonse Stevenson and his Orchestra perform on the beach. In his last years, Gene lived at the Parish House at Saint Anselm Parish in Tinton Falls, He was very grateful to the Bishop of Trenton who gave permission for him to live at the parish. He really enjoyed the parish community of Saint Anselm and all of its many activities. Gene was a very popular dancer at events such as Irish Night, the International Dinner, and any time there was music. May he now continue his dancing with his loves at the Heavenly Banquet. He is predeceased by his loving wife Marie Lorraine Vavrick and his son John Vavrick. Surviving are his loving children; Rev. Eugene Vavrick, Mary Ellen Pennisi, Elizabeth Lanier and Patricia Anderson. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Jessica Bannister, Samantha Conklin and Liz Cortez, and his great grandchildren Brandon and Grant Bannister. Visitation will be held on Friday February 10, 2023, from 3:00pm until the funeral mass at 4:00pm at the Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. All other services will be private. Please omit flowers. donations may be made to; The Center, 806 Third Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 or www.thecenterinap.org.

Eugene B. Vavrick

January 22, 1927 - February 4, 2023