George E. " Bucky" Brand Jr.

May 21, 1939 - April 26, 2018

George “Bucky” Brand Jr., 78, of Lakewood, formerly of Eatontown, passed away on Thursday April 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Long Branch and lived in Eatontown for 35 years before moving to Lakewood nearly 12 years ago. George worked for the Borough of Eatontown as a head Mechanic and retired as the Director of Public Works in 1995 after working for 32 ½ years. He was a lifetime member of the Eatontown Fire Department (1964 to present). Some of his roles were as Chief Engineer, Fire Police and as Chief of the Department in 1985. He was also a member of various organizations including the Loose Goose and served in the National Guard. He is predeceased by his Loving wife of 57 years, Barbara J. Brand in 2014 and his sister Audray Spierens. Surviving are his children; Ginger Salles, George and Kenny Brand, daughter-in-law’s Joanne and Janice Brand, his grandchildren; George and Aprile, Kenny and Heather, Joey, Katelyn, Jonathan Brand and Stephanie Salles; two great-grandchildren Fiona and Meara, his sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Jack Brister, sister-in-law Virginia Essick. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to; The Eatontown Fire Department, 45 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724 or The Oakhurst VFW Post 2226, 212 Norwood Avenue, Oakhurst NJ 07755. For online condolences, directions and to view his complete Obituary please visit his memorial website at www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com.