- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1942
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2022
- State: New Jersey
William G. Komazec, V.M.D.
William “Bill” G. Komazec, V.M.D., 79, of Tinton Falls, N.J., passed away on Feb. 3, 2022.
Bill was born on Oct. 27, 1942, in West Mifflin, Pa., to the late Steve and Helen (Filyo) Komazec.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen (Cavanaugh) Komazec; two daughters, Christy Keegan of Kingston, N.Y., and Amy Ashmen (Jerry), of Downingtown, Pa.; one son, Timothy Komazec of Palm Springs, Calif; two grandchildren, Thomas and Jack Keegan; one brother, Steve (Maryann) Komazec, of Irwin, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Bill graduated from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., in 1964, and earned a Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on May 20, 1968. He then spent one year at the University of California at Davis, during a veterinary internship. While there, he realized he wanted to work with, and help heal, small animals.
In 1969, Bill, Helen and their newborn daughter, Christy Ann, drove across country, moving to Long Branch, N.J. Bill was a veterinarian at Monmouth Animal Hospital in Little Silver, and later, following a move with his family to Tinton Falls in May 1975, became the co-owner/founder of the Colonial Veterinary Clinic in Colts Neck, N.J., with his long-time partner and friend, Roger Poole, V.M.D.
The clinic had an amazing following of family pets, and pet owners, who were extremely grateful for Bill’s compassion and expertise. While practicing veterinary medicine, Bill generously volunteered his time with several, animal-focused organizations. He retired in 2015. Bill loved all animals, and for that, he was loved by all who knew him.
Bill provided a loving and nurturing home for his family. He taught his children to be kind, to love, to laugh, to be fiscally responsible and, most importantly, to not do anything “half-ass.” He lived to take his family on outings; sledding down hills, riding rollercoasters at amusement parks, walking through historical battlegrounds and museums. He simply wanted his children to laugh and learn.
Bill personified grace, kindness and compassion. He gave his heart and soul — and brilliant mind — to everything he did, and his family and friends, while heartbroken, are grateful he is at peace.
The world has lost a bright light and soul. We love you so much, Bill/Dad.
