Surrounded by loved ones, former Fair Havenite and 70-year Shrewsbury resident Eileen G. Kirsh passed away from natural causes at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, on March 12. She was 95.

“Eileen worked at her parents’ store, Wilbur’s Jewelers on Broad Street in Red Bank for many years. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Red Bank. She was a strong-willed woman who overcame any obstacles life placed in her path.
Her many passions included cooking, gardening and going to the beach, and she prayed the Rosary daily, but her greatest love was her devotion to animals, especially dogs.  She adored decorating for the holidays, even winning a neighborhood Christmas-decorating contest many years ago.”

Loved ones of Eileen Kirsh in her obituary

Born in Perth Amboy to the late Alfred and Ella (Joyce) Geiling, Eileen grew up in Metuchen. She lived in Fair Haven after getting married, and had been living in Shrewsbury for the last 70 years.

Eileen is predeceased by; her parents; her sons, Richard and Kevin Kirsh; her former spouse, Elmer R. Kirsh; a sister and two brothers.

She is survived by: her children, Sheila and son-in-law Michael Graham of MD, and Julie Kirsh, of Shrewsbury; a daughter-in-law, Linda Kirsh, of Eatontown; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

All arrangements are private and under the care of the John E. Day Funeral Home.

Memorial donations in Eileen’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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