David Joyce Maul

David Joyce Maul

Avon-by-the-Sea - David Joyce Maul, 78, of Avon-by-the-Sea, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 13, 2019.

Dave retired as a Lieutenant in the Elizabeth Police Department after a 37-year career. He proudly served our nation in the US Army National Guard. He was a member of the Belmar Fishing Club where he served as Club President from 2006 to 2017.

Dave was proud of his Irish heritage and was a member of the Thornsticks, which was founded by Mayor Tom Dunn of Elizabeth. He was a member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Union County and was Master of Ceremony for many of their annual dinners. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Club of Elizabeth.

Dave was born in Elizabeth and lived there before moving to Avon-by-the-Sea full time in 1998. Dave graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth and Kean University in Union, NJ.

Dave possessed a brilliant and unique intelligence. Having a great affinity for music, literature and the arts, it was not uncommon to see Dave reading three or four books at the same time. He was passionate about military history and aviation, traveling the world, swimming in the ocean, enjoying a fine meal, and telling a good story. In addition to being an avid supporter of community and sporting events, Dave was instrumental in fundraising for many groups and causes that were important to him.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, John Michael and Hester Joyce Maul. He is survived by his brother, Jack Maul and his wife Alice, of Shallotte, NC, his sister, Mary Hester Troyer and her husband Howard, of Kokomo, Indiana. His nieces and nephews, Michael Maul and his wife Maria, John Maul and his wife Maurine, Mary Capra and her husband Julio, David Troyer and his wife Peggy, Kathleen Hartman and her husband Eric, and Susan Nungester and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his extended family Patricia J. Elmiger, Mary Elmiger, Deirdre Elmiger Hauselt and her husband, Scott, Richard S. Elmiger, Jr. and his wife, Helen, and Patti Elmiger, together with Riley Hauselt, Cole Hauselt and Oona Elmiger.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4-8pm at Reilly Bonner Funeral Home, 801 D Street, Belmar NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:30 am at Saint Rose Roman Catholic Church, 603 Seventh Avenue, Belmar, NJ. Entombment will follow at Saint Anne Cemetery, Wall Township, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to either

Rebuilding Warriors 1018 S. State Street Madisonville TX, 77864

Avon Fire Department, P.O. Box 202 Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717