In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, George Blauvelt Jr., 82

Red Bank resident, George H. Blauvelt Jr., formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 12. He was 82.

“Affectionately known as ‘Lil’ Pop Pop’ to family and friends, George had a generous spirit with anyone he interacted with, whether stranger or friend. He deeply enjoyed listening to music, watching golf and found great peace fishing and sitting on the dock or boat, especially at Riverview Towers Marina in Red Bank, where he was rumored to be known as ‘The Mayor.’ George was also affectionately known for his innovative home improvement skills, called ‘Pop Pop’s inventions.’

“A long-time communicant of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Red Bank, George was also a third-degree Knight of Columbus in Brooklyn, Council #1073, a member of the Disabled American Veterans. as well as the Red Bank Elks, Lodge #233.”
Loved ones of George Blauvelt Jr. in his obituary

Born in Brooklyn to George and Sophie Blauvelt, George was one of two children. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, serving in Japan during the Vietnam War. Upon his return home, he began working at the Charles, King and Company brokerage house on Wall Street, where he met his wife Barbara. He also worked as an Armored Truck driver for Wells Fargo and worked as a letter carrier in Brooklyn for a number of years.

George was predeceased by: his parents, his aunt, Christina Keenan; and his brothers -in-law, Bernie McIntyre and Joseph Walsh.

George is survived by: his devoted wife of 57 years, Barbara; his four beloved children, George Blauvelt, Jr. and wife, Ysabel, Deborah Komoroski and husband, Cary, Robert Blauvelt, and JeanMarie Costello and husband, Brian; his five cherished grandchildren, Kendyl and Kennedy MacLean, and Finnegan, Emersen and Cameron Costello; his loving sister, Claire McIntyre, his caring cousins, Frank and William Keenan; his brothers-in-law, Rob (Cindy) Walsh, Steve Walsh, and Dan (Heather) Walsh; and many nieces and nephews who were like his own children to him.

Family and friends may visit on Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s RC Church in Red Bank. A private burial will take place at a later date at the Brigadier General William C Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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