David G. "Dave" Waladkewics

David G. "Dave" Waladkewics obituary, Lavallette, NJ

David G. "Dave" Waladkewics

David Waladkewics Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals - Lavallette on Feb. 3, 2026.
David (Dave) Waladkewics, 79 of Lavallette, NJ passed away January 26, 2026. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, he was predeceased by his mother, Agnes Bugay Silver and stepfather Harry Silver.

Dave is survived by his wife of 57 years Barbara (Stradling) and his three children, Todd (wife Karyn), Dawn, and Bryan; four grandchildren Adriana, Jamie, Grace, and Nick; and four great-grandchildren Claire, Theo, Renn, and Zander.

Also his two brothers-in-law Jack and Dave Stradling and cousins Cathleen Norback and Bobbi Wojcik and best friends Walt and Ginger Parker.

Dave graduated from the Vo Tech program at Trenton Central High School. He was Owner and President of Corporate Electric for 35 years and a lifelong member of IBEW Local 269 Trenton.

Dave especially loved following Philadelphia sports teams, the Flyers, Phillies, and Eagles. Favorite memories were going to games with his sons.

Golf became a passion when Dave was in his 20's, playing Wednesday night leagues with fellow electricians and with friends on weekends. Later years while semi-retired Dave moved to Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, NJ playing in the Wednesday night League and weekends.

Barb and Dave had a lifetime of traveling to many parts of the world.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals 706 Grand Central Ave. Lavallette, NJ and will be private. If you are inclined to give, please consider a donation to Lavallette First Aid Squad P.O. Box 334 Lavallette NJ 08735 or donate blood.

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