Mr. Vanek, 92, of South River, died Jan. 12, 2012, in Victoria House, Matawan. Prior to his retirement, he was a supervisor at National Lead, Sayreville, where he worked for 25 years. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Wnek, and two sisters, Tessie Callahan and Beatrice Riechenbach. Surviving are his wife, Marian Shirley Vanek; a daughter, Marilyn Vanek Coscia, and her husband, Ralph, of Brick; a son, Gregory, and his wife, Susan, of Old Bridge; and three grandchildren. A Mass was offered at Corpus Christi Church, South River. Entombment was in Holy Cross Mausoleum, South Brunswick. Arrangements were under the direction of Maliszewski Funeral Home, South River.