Eugene S. Szalc Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eugene (Gene) S. Szalc, 92 of Morganville , NJ passed away peacefully, at his residence, on Wednsday, June 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on October 21, 1927 to Adolph and Stella Szalc in Staten Island, NY. He enlisted in the army and proudly served his country during WWII. He met his future wife, Eleanor Roginski, and they were married on February 16, 1952 and resided on Staten Island. He was a teamster, working for Whelan's Trucking, Teamsters Union , Local 807, for 38 years, before retiring in 1985. After retirement, Gene and Eleanor moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland where they resided for the next 14 years. Gene worked as a handyman/landscaper for a property management team while enjoying a laidback lifestyle of retirement while meeting new friends. Gene was a member of both the American Legion and the Elks Lodge during his time in Maryland. Gene and Eleanor moved to Manchester, NJ in 1994 to be closer to family and then to Morganville 6 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Clement's Church in Matawan, NJ. Gene and Eleanor loved to meet new people, spend time with their family and go on vacation cruises. Gene's passion for the outdoors and love of the land are a lasting legacy that continues to be passed forward to each new generation. He loved gardening, tinkering around the house and was an accomplished stain glass artist. He was a humble and kind man who always adopted new people into the circle that he called family and friends. Eugene is survived by his loving wife, of 68 years, Eleanor Roginski Szalc; his daughter and son in law, Karen and Ron Granai; his two sons and their wives, Greg and Ping Szalc and Jeff and Bonnie Szalc; 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. Cremation will take place at the Holy Cross Crematory, East Brunswick, NJ Online condolences can be given at www.waittfh.com

Eugene S. Szalc

October 21, 1927 - June 3, 2020