Craig W McGauley

Craig W McGauley obituary

Craig W McGauley

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13

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130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

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13

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3:45 p.m.

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130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

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Craig McGauley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Craig W McGauley, age 64 of Toms River passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Craig was born in Jersey City and was formerly of Secaucus, NJ before moving to Toms River. Craig was a small engine repair man working as a mechanic over the years. He loved the water you would find him crabbing either on land or in a boat.

Craig was predeceased by his parents Norma and Mac McGauley. He is survived by his two children, Kelli and her husband Kevin Holmes and Lucas McGauley, two grandchildren: Kaiden and Kennedy Holmes, four siblings: Bernie and his wife Bunny, Steve and his wife Adele, Pam and Jodi and her husband Rick. Craig is also survived by many loving Nieces, nephews, cousins, and a huge extended family and friends.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2-4pm at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Route 9, Forked River. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either the https://www.ostomy.org/ or The Charlie Landers Foundation to help people like craig that suffer from a rare disease called Ewing Sarcoma.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Riggs Funeral Home, LLC.

130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Funeral service

3:45 p.m.

Riggs Funeral Home, LLC.

130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

Send Flowers