Irwin Francis Lazarus

Irwin Francis Lazarus, 85, of Hubert, passed away Tuesday, July 21­, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Irwin was born on August 18, 1934, in the Bronx, New York to the late Lou and Rose Lazarus. He was a true American hero who served our country in the United States Navy where he participated in the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He retired after 16 years of honorable service to our country. Following the military, he was employed by General Dynamics Electric in the boat division where he worked as a grinder and pipe fitter. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 78 in Swansboro where he enjoyed his fellow servicemembers and veterans. Irwin was  a talented man who was an excellent artist and who wrote beautiful poetry.

He is survived by his daughter, Bea Laprade and husband Raymond of Hubert; sister, Marzi Lazarus of Bethel, NY; grandchildren, Eric Laprade, Brian Laprade and Amanda Jones; and great grandson, Austin Jones.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.