William Gurkas, 86 of Colts Neck, died on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born and raised in Kearny, he graduated from Kearny High School, where he played on the football team and was inducted into their athletic hall of fame. Mr. Gurkas was a member of the Operating …
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William Gurkas, 86 of Colts Neck, died on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.
He was born and raised in Kearny, he graduated from Kearny High School, where he played on the football team and was inducted into their athletic hall of fame.
Mr. Gurkas was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local # 68, he worked for many years as an Engineer for Bamberger’s department store and eventually retired from Macy’s.
He and his wife Rosalyn of 64 years, or he would say we are in our 65th year of marriage, moved to Colts Neck 40 years ago. They built their family home on 10 acres. His love for horses led him to build a stable and several paddocks on the property where he bred, raced and boarded thoroughbreds. He enjoyed fixing anything he could get his hands on, fishing on his boat, and taking care of his farm. He enjoyed his family and being a part of his grandchildren’s lives.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Sarah and Joseph Gurkas and his five siblings.
Surviving Bill is his wife Rosalyn; their three daughters and their husbands, Karen and Donald Fouts, Davis, Ca., Denise and William Hines, Colts Neck and Laura and Randall Scott, Colts Neck; five grandchildren, Madeline, Hilaire, Matthew, William and Mark.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22nd, 2:00 to 5:00 pm, at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ. Mass of Christian burial, Saturday 10:00 am at St. Mary’s RC Church, Rt. 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Interment will follow at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Gurkas to the American Stroke Association, Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, To share a favorite memory or messages of condolence please visit Mr. Gurkas’s page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
Ernet kovats
left a message on August 26, 2019:
Dear Mrs. Gurkas, I am very sorry for the passing of your husband..... Bo. For several months now I have been thinking of him and didn't quite know why. Perhaps since the day's in Brielle to the present, I have been reminded of him every time I see the energizer bunny. I googled his name and was sad to hear of his passing. His determination, strong family values and faith made an impression on me as a young man and I will never forget him for those values to live by. A man from Kearny, NJ who had a dream and a plan to became a rancher in Colts Neck, a beautiful life! Karen once told me that you said, " the outside of a pot should be as clean as the inside of a pot." Something I practice and a metaphor for how to live a life. I thank your husband and you for strong, warm, memories. Our prayers for peace and grace are with you and your family. Ernie Kovats
Adalberto Sanchez
left a message on June 23, 2019:
William’s family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar situation and I was very helped by the hope that I found in the Bible in John 5: 28, which says, "Do not amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I am sending you a link with more information on this hope. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140101/
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Ernet kovats
left a message on August 26, 2019:
Dear Mrs. Gurkas, I am very sorry for the passing of your husband..... Bo. For several months now I have been thinking of him and didn't quite know why. Perhaps since the day's in Brielle to the present, I have been reminded of him every time I see the energizer bunny. I googled his name and was sad to hear of his passing. His determination, strong family values and faith made an impression on me as a young man and I will never forget him for those values to live by. A man from Kearny, NJ who had a dream and a plan to became a rancher in Colts Neck, a beautiful life! Karen once told me that you said, " the outside of a pot should be as clean as the inside of a pot." Something I practice and a metaphor for how to live a life. I thank your husband and you for strong, warm, memories. Our prayers for peace and grace are with you and your family. Ernie Kovats
Adalberto Sanchez
left a message on June 23, 2019:
William’s family: I'm so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar situation and I was very helped by the hope that I found in the Bible in John 5: 28, which says, "Do not amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I am sending you a link with more information on this hope. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140101/
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