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Eileen Courtney Obituary

Eileen Courtney

AGE: 60 • Somerset

Eileen Courtney (Veres), 60, passed away on September 13, 2013, after her battle with cancer. Born December 30, 1952, she resided in Somerset for 35 years after relocating from Avenel and attending Colonia High School.

Eileen was employed as the Director of Finance and HR for ID Care in Hillsborough. Eileen actively volunteered in many organizations over the years, but her proudest accomplishment was her work with the disabled and homeless veterans of war. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, and served District President in 2000/2001 and State President in 2006/2007.

Eileen is predeceased by her husband of 42 years, David Courtney of Edison, who lost his battle with cancer on December 25, 2011, and her father, Charles Veres. She is survived by her children, Christopher Courtney and wife Jennifer, and grandsons, Evan and Tyler of Somerset, Kevin Courtney and Kristen Keich of Bridgewater, and grandson Colin. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Carol Veres-Wrenn from Toms River, sisters, Valerie Plaska and Donna Thoma, and in-laws Rick Thoma, and Gayle and Allen Gersley. She is also loved by nieces and nephews, Jared, Jaime, Megan, and Remi Plaska, Chuck and Brittney Thoma, and Bryan, Toni, Timothy and Elizabeth Ruchdeschel.

Visitation will take place on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Gleason funeral Home 1360 Hamilton Street in Somerset. A Funeral service will begin at 10 AM on Friday at the funeralhome. The family will begin to greet guests at 9:15 AM on Friday. Interment will follow at Clover Leaf Memorial Park in Woodbridge. Contributions in Mrs. Courtney's name may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Fund 406 West 34th Street, 10th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64111.

Published by Home News Tribune from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2013.
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I love you mom

September 24, 2013

Eileen and Dave are once again together in the embrace of the almighty. Who will be missed always and who were great friends to all. Forever in our hearts. Past Dist.8 Cmdr.

J. Jake Martinez

September 21, 2013

Eileen, may God shine his light upon you, and bring you ever lasting life in His Kingdom. Rest in Peace

Joseph Rogers, PSC, VFW

September 19, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Tanalski

September 19, 2013

I have known you since I don't know when. Kindergarden?? We didn't see each other much in recent years, CHS reunions, VFW conventions. I will miss seeing you.
Love and prayers to your family.

Leslie Ely Yuhasz

September 18, 2013

Eileen, I will miss our little chats in the afternoons

May you rest in peace

Deborah

September 18, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Courtney family I will keep you in my prayers, may our loving God be with you at this difficult time

Pam

September 18, 2013

My prayers are with the family during this very sad time. Eileen will be missed. I was blessed to know her.

Susan Lee

September 17, 2013

Eileen, you will be truly missed @ID Care,

Rest In Peace

Claire

September 17, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Courtney family. May the loving-kindness of God sustain you through this difficult time. May sharing the loving memories of you mother bring you a measure of peace.

Eve

September 17, 2013

My heart is broken at the loss of my lovely President. I shall miss her smile, her wonderful sense of humor and her special care for our veterans.

Linda Meader

September 17, 2013

Sorry for your loss....you'll will be in my prayers.

Philip Lindros

September 17, 2013

So very sorry for your loss Eileen was a special lady

Sandy Stephen

September 16, 2013

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