Stanley F. Kulaga, 92 of Toms River and formerly of Belmar, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was owner/operator of Industrial Saw Co. in Newark, but most importantly he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born and raised in Newark, he lived in Union, Green Brook and Belmar before moving to Toms River 19 years ago.
Stanley was predeceased by his wife Helen in 2011, with whom he is now reunited. He leaves son Dr. Eugene S. Kulaga & wife Nancy of Wall, son Kenneth J. Kulaga & wife Hazel of California, his eight grandchildren – Gregory, Katie, Julie, Danielle, Kyle, TJ, Brenda, and Sara, and many loving relatives and friends, especially Terry Kulaga and Michele McLaughlin. Special thanks go to those who comforted and provided companionship and help for him in his last years- Tammy Downey, Stephanie, and the Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care Service. We are very grateful.
Visitation will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35, Wall on Sunday, March 29, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake, on Monday, March 30, 2015, at 10:30am, with burial to follow alongside Helen at St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Kulaga’s memory may be made to Van Dyke Hospice Program, c/o Community Medical Center Foundation, 99 Hwy. 37 West, PO Box 2002, Toms River, NJ 08754. For directions or to send condolences, visit www.OBrienFuneralHome.com.