Harry S. Evans, 101, of Long Branch, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on 5/31/2025. Born and raised in the West End section of Long Branch, Harry graduated from Long Branch High School in 1941. Harry earned a full scholarship to Rutgers University, and served with distinction as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II

Upon his return from the war, Harry returned to Rutgers, where he sang in the Glee Club, bonded with brothers in Phi Gamma Delta, and went on to graduate from Rutgers in 1947 and continued at Rutgers School of Law where he graduated in 1950. He opened the Law firm of Lane and Evans in 1960, which grew to become the law firm of Evans, Koelzer, Marriott & Osborne. Harry was a Monmouth County Municipal Court Judge for sixteen years until 1987. Serving the towns of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury, Long Branch and West Long Branch.

Harry’s civic life was as rich as his legal career. He served as attorney for the Long Branch Board of Adjustment and as Municipal Attorney for Shrewsbury Township. In 1974 he joined the Long Branch Board of Education. He also led the Municipal Court Judges Association as its president and sat on Monmouth County’s Criminal Justice Planning Board.

A devoted member of Saint James Episcopal Church in Long Branch, Harry’s lifelong love of music began in the choir loft. In later years he joined the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, sharing his bass voice at community events and small gatherings for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emelie Bruno Evans, and four siblings. He is survived by three children—Helaine Evans Bunce (Richard) of Monroe Township; Alton Evans (Jackie) of Middletown; and Donald Evans (Teri) of Manchester, along with ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, who brought him endless joy.

Harry’s legacy is one of service and will be remembered for his wisdom and warmth.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18 at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, 10:00am – 1:00pm, followed by a private ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch.