The Memorial Candle Program has been designed to help offset the costs associated with the hosting this Tribute Website in perpetuity. Through the lighting of a memorial candle, your thoughtful gesture will be recorded in the Book of Memories and the proceeds will go directly towards helping ensure that the family and friends of Peter Gagen can continue to memorialize, re-visit, interact with each other and enhance this tribute for future generations.

Thank you.

Cancel
Select Candle

Obituary for Peter J Gagen

Peter J. Gagen, 68, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Born in Neptune and raised in Spring Lake, Peter lived in South Belmar before residing in Howell for the last 15 years.

Peter was the proud business owner of New Belmar Taxi. His passion was playing the drums and was a member of several local popular bands which included Courteous Drivers, Lock Stock and Barrel and Cats on a Smooth Surface.

Peter was predeceased by his parents, John Donald in 1997, Pollyanna Nichols in 1998 and his brother, Robert Douglas in 1996.

Surviving is his fiancée, Susan Carragher; son, Scott Tellone and his wife Amy of Howell; daughter, Samantha Gagen and her fiancé Preston Kennedy; sister, Julia McBreen; niece, Erin Larys and family; grandchildren, Natalie, Carlie and Dillon as well as several nephews and nieces, cherished friends and pets.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jersey Shore University Medical Center – HOPE Tower; The Animal Birth Control Group in Pine Beach, NJ www.animalbirthcontrolinc.com; or the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown, NJ.

In accordance to the family’s wishes a private cremation took place. O’Brien Funeral Home, Brick in charge of funeral arrangements. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos