Lawrence J. Olynick

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was a resident of Jersey City, Wall, and Manasquan, NJ before moving to Toms River 18 years ago. Mr. Olynick served in the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the Manasquan Elks, the American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister for Holy Family Church. Mr. Olynick was a square dancing enthusiast. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Rita Dorothy Lee-Olynick; a son, Jeffrey L. and his wife Elizabeth; and two grandchildren, Amanda & Natalie Olynick. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. at the D’Elia Funeral Home, Route 70 & Vermont Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. His funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday in the St. Mary Of The Lake Church, 43 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Entombment will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Spring Lake, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mansquan Elks, 17 Stockton Lake Boulevard, Manasquan, NJ 08736. For further information or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.