Ernest

Balogh

Ernest Balogh of the Sewaren section of Woodbridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was 84 years old.

Born in Perth Amboy on June 21, 1942, to the late Julius and Margaret Balogh; he resided in Carteret and Hopelawn before moving to Sewaren 52 years ago.

Mr. Balogh was a member of the Woodbridge High School Class of 1960 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era as a member of the Military Police, attaining the rank of Corporal and receiving numerous citations and commendations. He was also a member of the Woodbridge American Legion Post #87.

Mr. Balogh worked as a manager for several Sears & Roebuck stores for 40 years before retiring from the Middletown location. Even after retirement, he remained active and hardworking, spending several years as a custodian in the Woodbridge Township school system, where his dedication, strong work ethic and good-natured personality were appreciated by those around him.

He was a member of the John Calvin Reformed Church in Perth Amboy and Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church of Woodbridge where he served as a member of the consistory, Vice Chief Elder and as Chief Elder for many years and was also a Sunday School Teacher.

Mr. Balogh was a former Troop Leader for Boy Scout Troop #31 in Port Reading and served as a committeeman and treasurer for the troop; Mr. Balogh was also involved with coaching baseball for Woodbridge Little League.

Mr. Balogh had a deep love for the outdoors, enjoyed gardening and taking trips with his wife to Lancaster, PA. Ernest was a devoted family man. He loved spending time and celebrating with family and friends. His greatest joy was sharing special moments with his grandson Marky.

Surviving Ernest are his devoted wife of 58 years Mary Ann “Mimi” Manchec Balogh; his son Mark E. Balogh, Sr. and his wife Maria Riggi Balogh; his grandson Mark E. Balogh, Jr: his brother Julius Balogh and his wife Linda; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home 44 Green Street at Barron Avenue, Woodbridge.

Funeral Services will take place at date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in Ernest’s name be made to the Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church of Woodbridge, 94 N James Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095.