Anthony Vaughn-6-14-2024

Anthony Stephen Vaughn was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on March 30, 1952. He was the eldest son of A.C. and Rosetta Vaughn of Cliffwood Beach, NJ where he was raised with his sisters and brothers. After attending Matawan Regional High School, Anthony enlisted in the United States Navy and sailed off to see the world. He received an honorable discharge from the US Navy, returned home, and joined his father as a member of New Jersey Heavy and General Laborers Union Local 472 where he worked in construction. After leaving construction, he worked as a Chemical Operator at Solar Compounds Corporation in Linden, NJ from 1985 – 2002 and later worked as a Carpenter for the Carpenter’s Union Local 119 for Woodbridge Housing Authority until his retirement.

Anthony loved music since he was a small child. His musical taste was broad, and he eventually built an eclectic music collection of various genres including R &B, Funk, Soft Rock, Folk and Gospel. He enjoyed listening to music and recording music CDs for family and friends. Anthony also had a melodious tenor singing voice and could often be found at home serenading his wife, Malinda, on an ordinary day. Anthony and Malinda had been happily married for 25 years at the time of his passing. He was a devoted husband and a best friend.

Anthony, affectionately known as Bubba, was a family man. He was a son, brother, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, nephew, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and father-in-law. He considered raising his three children, Taleshia, Anthony, and Richard to be his greatest accomplishment and was very protective over his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved his family and was the glue that held his family together. He kept a current list of telephone numbers and everyone knew they could expect a call from Bubba on their birthday. He always encouraged the family to stick together and to keep in touch with each other. At the family cookouts, Bubba could usually be found cooking at the grill.

Anthony never met a stranger. He loved a good conversation and was never at a loss for words. He would strike up a conversation with anyone. If you ever met him, you automatically made a new friend. He always had a funny story or a word of advice to share. He was well-read, full of knowledge, and could talk extensively on many topics from history to current events. But no matter what the subject of discussion, it always ended with God and the Holy Bible.

Anthony departed this life and went to Glory on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at East Orange VA Medical Center in East Orange, NJ.

He is predeceased by his parents, A.C. Vaughn and Rosetta Warren Vaughn, one sister, Delores Wilson, and one great-grandson, Tyrone Johnson.

He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Malinda Leak Vaughn; one daughter, Taleshia Y. Vaughn-Good (Tracy) of Edison, NJ; two sons, Anthony D. Vaughn of Richmond, VA and Richard Leak of Keasbey, NJ; six grandsons, Yazier, Shawn Jr., Jalil, Curtis, Anthony, Gabriel; one granddaughter, Sanaa; five great-grandchildren, D’yana, Reginald, Diamond, Tia, Alaiyah; two special nieces, Malaika Walker-Winston of Matawan, NJ and Juanita Leak of Avenel, NJ; God-daughter, Alethia L. Johnson of Elizabeth NJ; two brothers, Arthur Vaughn(Alethea) and Ronald Vaughn (Crystal); four sisters, Linda Vaughn, Patricia Vaughn, Deborah Vaughn, and Marci Vaughn-Rush (Norman); and a host of extended family and friends.