Obituary of Anthony "Mickey" Chudyk

Anthony "Mickey" Chudyk, 77, of Brick passed away on Tuesday, August 2 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Newark, he resided in Clark before moving to Brick 30 years ago. He was a retired school van driver and had been employed by Unlimited Auto, Keyport. Mr. Chudyk was a graduate of East Side High School, Newark. He was proud to be a decorated US Navy veteran serving in Korea. Mr. Chudyk was a member of the American Legion and VFW of Brick. He was an avid fisherman and a Giants and Mets fan. Lovingly known as Pop-Pop Mick by his grandchildren, he is survived by his long time love of his life and long time companion, Annette Hoffman; four sons, Thomas of Point Pleasant, and Michael, Harry and John of Brick; two daughters, Renee Philips of Illinois and Margaret Gallagher of Barnegat; two sisters, Ann Marie Freeman of Whiting and Jackie Wilson of Pennsylvania and seven grandchildren, Derek, Dylan, Nicky, Ryhan, Thea, Sabrina and Kevin. He was predeceased by Bonnie Deehan, a member of his extended family. Surviving members of his extended family are Susan Watt, Charles and Maureen Hoffman and Gregory Deehan. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Ocean of Love, 1709 Highway 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753, www.ocean-of-love.org. For condolences to the family visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com