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Eugene Szalankiewicz Obituary

Eugene M. Szalankiewicz

Colts Neck Twp. - Eugene M. Szalankiewicz, 68, of Colts Neck Township died on Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Gene was a lifelong Colts Neck resident.

He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft.

Gene and his family owned and operated Greens Meadows Restaurant in Colts Neck.

He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene J. and Fern Budraitis Szalankiewicz.

Surviving are his wife, Hong Zhang, and his sister, Fern Szalankiewicz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck on Wednesday, November 18, at 10 a.m. followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. Memorial donations to the Colts Neck First Aid Squad or for cat rescue support at Paypal.me/crazyladycatlady would be appreciated.

Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2020.

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Nancy &Roland

November 11, 2023

Gene we think of you often, you are truly missed.
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Roland & Nancy

Roland & Nancy

November 11, 2022

Gene it´s just about two years since your passing,Roland and I always think of you and the restaurant,we truly miss you
Always in our thoughts
Roland & Nancy

JOHN RUFFALO

November 25, 2020

So sad to hear about Gene's passing. I remember he used to hang out with my cousin Bobby.

Dave Barclay

November 24, 2020

I will miss Gene. He always poured a great drink that prefaced a great meal served by wonderful people. Sympathy and love for you, Fern.
Dave Barclay

Ralph and pam musgrave

November 24, 2020

Always liked gene and fern and fond memories of green meadows as far back as i can remember. With moms and dads and family.

Bill Koczan

November 23, 2020

We will miss Gene.Our family always enjoyed dinners with Gene and Fern.There are not many restaurants that always make you feel like family and Gene always went out of his way to make our son's have a great time when they were younger.Our family will really miss him.Marilyn & Bill Koczan

Bill and Noelia Bruncati

November 22, 2020

Lovely man and always had a smile on his face. Enjoyed going to Green Meadows and always looked forward to seeing his sister, Fern, and Gene. He will be very missed. Our sincerest condolences.

Bill and Noelia Bruncati

November 22, 2020

Lovely man and always had a smile on his face. Enjoyed going to Green Meadows and always looked forward to seeing his sister, Fern, and Gene. He will be very missed. Our sincerest condolences.

Dominick Casola

November 18, 2020

Always enjoyed seeing Gene at the restaurant we loved going , he was always a good guy rip , Dom and Jen Casola

Roland&Nancy

November 18, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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