In Memoriam: Area Vet, Volunteer, Bill Komazec, VMD, 79

“The world has lost a bright light and soul. We love you so much, Bill/Dad.” ~ The Komazec family

Area veterinarian William “Bill” G. Komazec, V.M.D., of Tinton Falls, passed away on Feb. 3. He was 79.

A true animal lover, Bill, in his early veterinarian years was a vet at what was Monmouth Animal Hospital in Little Silver. Following a move with his family to Tinton Falls in May of1975, he became the co-owner/founder of the Colonial Veterinary Clinic in Colts Neck with his longtime partner and friend, Roger Poole, V.M.D.

“The clinic had an amazing following of family pets, and pet owners, who were extremely grateful for Bill’s compassion and expertise,” family said in his obituary. “While practicing veterinary medicine, Bill generously volunteered his time with several, animal-focused organizations. He retired in 2015. Bill loved all animals, and for that, he was loved by all who knew him.”

. Bill Komazec, VMD
Photo/Family via John E. Day Funeral Home

“Bill provided a loving and nurturing home for his family. He taught his children to be kind, to love, to laugh, to be fiscally responsible and, most importantly, to not do anything
‘half-ass.’ He lived to take his family on outings; sledding down hills, riding rollercoasters at amusement parks, walking through historical battlegrounds and museums. He simply wanted his children to laugh and learn.
Bill personified grace, kindness and compassion. He gave his heart and soul — and brilliant mind — to everything he did, and his family and friends, while heartbroken, are grateful he is at peace. ”
The Komazec family

More about Bill Komazec …

Bill was born on Oct. 27, 1942, in West Mifflin, PA, to the late Steve and Helen (Filyo) Komazec.

A 1964 graduate of St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA., Bill earned his Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1968. He then spent one year at the University of California at Davis, during a veterinary internship. “While there, he realized he wanted to work with, and help heal, small animals,” family said in his obituary.

He is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Helen (Cavanaugh) Komazec; two daughters, Christy Keegan of Kingston, NY, and Amy Ashmen (Jerry), of Downingtown, PA; one son, Timothy Komazec, of Palm Springs, CA; two grandchildren, Thomas and Jack Keegan; one brother, Steve (Maryann) Komazec, of Irwin, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, Feb. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, to celebrate his life. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. Michael’s Church, Long Branch.

** Per the family’s wishes, we kindly ask that those in attendance please wear a face mask. **

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

— Edited obituary provided by family via John E. Day Funeral Home