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George Gundrum Obituary
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GEORGE GUNDRUM
AGE: 84 SOUTH AMBOY
George Gundrum, 84, of South Amboy, died Sunday June 7, 2009, at his home in Lavallette. Born in South Amboy, he lived there and in Lavallette all of his life. A 1947 graduate of the American Academy of Funeral Service, New York City, he was the Owner of The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals", South Amboy. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church, Seaside Heights and St. Mary's R.C. Church, South Amboy, where he served on the parish council. George was a 62 year member and past president of the Middlesex and Somerset Funeral Directors Assn., a member of the N.J. State Funeral Directors Assn., and a member of the National Funeral Directors Assn. He was a member of the K of C Council 426 and a member and past Faithful Navigator of the Msgr. John F. Brady Fourth Degree Assembly, South Amboy. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the BPO Elks Lodge 784, South Amboy, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, South Amboy, and a former member of the South Amboy Lions Club, South Amboy First Aid Squad and South Amboy Boat Club. He served on the Board of Directors of the Perth Amboy Savings Institution and Bankers Savings for many years.
Son of the late George and Loretta Gundrum, he was also predeceased by his sons, George and William Gundrum; his sister, Mary Kathryn Gundrum and his son-in-law, Peter Hogan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ivalou Hoffman Gundrum; a son, Christopher Gundrum and his wife, Diane of Lavallette; two daughters, Jeannine Hogan of Brick and Mary Gundrum of Lavallette; a sister, Jane Reszkowski of South Amboy; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals" 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy. followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, South Amboy, interment will follow at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Parkinson Disease Assn. P.O. Box 2026, Edison, NJ 08818.
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Memories and Condolences
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Suzanne (Stader) Steelman
June 27, 2009
Dearest Ivy and Family,
In loving memory of a truly Great Man who shared his love of life with all so many wonderful friends and beloved family, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote: "To live is to function. That is all there is in living." We know he spoke of George when he wrote those words.
Helenmae (Stader)Bilder
June 20, 2009
Dear Ivy and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your great loss. I hope you find consolation in knowing he is safely home. May his memory live on forever in your hearts.
George-Sandra Gay
June 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
June 16, 2009
Dear Ivalou and Family:
So sorry I wasn't home to pay my respects in person. Always enjoyed any time spent with you and George at Elks functions. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Marie Nordling, South Amboy, NJ
MaryBeth Chodkiewicz
June 11, 2009
My sincere sympathy to all of your family. My thoughts are with you today. Wishing you the comfort that your special memories will stay with you always.
Brianne Gundrum
June 11, 2009
In loving memory of my Grandfather. He is now at peace but will be missed dearly by the many people he has touched.
Stephen Brennan
June 10, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the family of George Gundrum. A long time neighbor in Lavallette, my daughters looked forward to stopping by on Halloween.
John Grimley
June 9, 2009
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of the much beloved George Gundrum. Our families were always close. Asking the Lords blessing on all of the family.
Carissa Gundrum
June 9, 2009
Remembering "Bwana" and knowing how lucky I am to have had him as a Grandfather for so many years. He will be missed by so many.
David Wilner
June 9, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LindaAnn Szatkowski
June 8, 2009
My deepest and sincere sympathy to you all.
Take peace in knowing he is with our lord in a beautiful place.
Msgr. Andrew L. Szaroleta
June 8, 2009
My sincere sympathy to the family. I remember Mr. Gundrum with great respect during my many visits to the funeral home when I was associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, 1977-83. Eternal Rest!
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