Michael J. Valush Jr.

December 16, 1932 - August 17, 2018

Michael J Valush Jr. passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. He was born at his home in Elizabeth to the late Mary (nee Mraz) and Michael J. Valush Sr. on December 16, 1932. He married his soulmate and love of his life Barbara (Reid) Valush on May 4, 1985 at the Holiday Inn in Toms River. They renewed their vows in French Polynesia, on a cruise ship, and most recently (in 2015) on Waikiki Beach. Michael was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Boyle-Midway in Cranford and then at the age of 40 became a union iron worker for 22 years. He then worked for the County of Ocean Buildings and Grounds Department until his retirement in 2010 at the age of 77. Michael and Barb traveled the world to six continents. They were married for 33 years. His life will be forever cherished by his best friend Barb, his adoring daughter Cynthia and her husband Fred Sikora, his loving step-daughter Suzanne Hill and her partner Jimmy Caton, his precious grandchildren Brittany Alexander and husband Cody and his great granddaughter (to be) Harleigh, Mike Bowcock and Kate Ross, Keri Bowcock and Rebecca Bowcock and fiancé Randy Mauel and their wonderful parents, Gary and Kathy Bowcock and his sister Betty Dillner. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Michael Valush, his stepson Michael Carlo and his sister Rita Fernandez. A visitation will be held Wednesday August 22, 2018 at “The Family Owned” Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals 412 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. A funeral mass will take place August 23, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at 10am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project and the National Cancer Institute in Michael's name. Condolences can be sent to: www.carmonabolenfh.com