Ralph Eugene Beavers, aged 81, entered eternal life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home in Manville, New Jersey with loving family at his side. He was born in Somerville, New Jersey, as son to the late John M. and Reba (née Durling) Beavers. Ralph grew up in Oldwick, New Jersey, later moved to Raritan, New Jersey and Bradley Gardens, New Jersey, before settling in Manville about 45 years ago. 

Ralph dedicated over 35 years of his career as a relief man at the Ford Motor Company in Metuchen, New Jersey, before retiring and subsequently taking a part-time role as a shuttle driver for ADESA New Jersey in Manville. 

During his tenure at Ford, Ralph was also a co-owner of Beaver’s & LeGrand Paving located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. 

In his free time, Ralph found pleasure in watching and attending NASCAR races, as well as fishing and hunting. Throughout his younger and middle-aged years, he was an avid car enthusiast, having constructed his own stock car, which he enjoyed bringing to local stock car tracks, particularly the Flemington Speedway. 

In addition to his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his brother, John Beavers; and stepson, George Lovas. 

Ralph is survived and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 32 years, Carol Ann (née Gulics) Beavers; his loving children, John Beavers of Flemington, New Jersey, Dawn and her husband Al Faleski of Manville, Rachel and her husband Darrell Yusko of Bridgewater, and Ralph Beavers, Jr. of Bridgewater; eight cherished grandchildren, Connor Faleski, John Beavers, Jr., Michael Beavers, Samantha Beavers, Serena Yusko, Paige Yusko, McKayla Lovas, and Marlena Lovas; and many dear close friends. 

Family and friends are invited to join together for a viewing at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, located at 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, August 6, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with the funeral services beginning at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Committal words and interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Fairmount section of Tewksbury Township, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made in Ralph’s name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; heart.org; or 1-800-242-8721. To express condolences to Ralph’s family, share photographs, or light a virtual candle in his memory, kindly visit FucilloandWarrenFuneralHome