South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Dolores M. Bonaguro

Dolores M. Bonaguro

Apr 20, 2026

Dolores Bonaguro (nee Mazzola) 72 of Parlin, NJ passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 surrounded by her children. 

Devoted wife of the late Michael,  Beloved mother of Maryann Santagata(Michael), Denise Palumbo(Paul), Donna Simone(Pete), Toni Ann Raimi (Alberto) and Timothy (Laura). Cherished grandmother of thirteen and great grandmother of three.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Thursday,...

Peter G. Lorentz

Peter G. Lorentz

Apr 17, 2026

Peter G. Lorentz, 73 of Parlin, NJ, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.

He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. Peter retired from General Motors in Linden, NJ, after 33 years as a body shop assembly line worker. He later worked for 9½ years with Middlesex County MCAT as a medical driver. Peter was a member of The Madison Park...

Lorraine A. Kost

Lorraine A. Kost

Apr 17, 2026

Lorraine A. Kost (Nee: Gregor), 96 of Sayreville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026.

She was born and raised in South Amboy, but lived most of her life in Sayreville, and was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church. Lorraine was a member of the Sacred Heart Senior Citizens Club, St. Stan’s Senior Club, as well as a...

Patricia O'Brien

Patricia O'Brien

Apr 13, 2026

Patricia O'Brien, born on September 7, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew her.Pat lived a life of deep appreciation for the beauty of the world around her,...

Joseph T. DeFoe

Joseph T. DeFoe

Apr 5, 2026

Joseph Thomas DeFoe of Parlin, NJ passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Joe was born in Elmont, New York on September 12, 1938, as a young boy, Joe grew up in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen with his father and grandparents.

Joseph graduated from St. Michael’s grammar school, Xavier High School in 1956 and Fordham University in 1960.

Joseph worked...

Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander

Mar 27, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Alexander passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at the age of 86.

Betty was born on December 16, 1939, and lived a life marked by simplicity, warmth, and quiet dedication to her community. She worked as a crossing guard, a role she took seriously, helping to keep children safe each day with a caring presence and a watchful...

Wieslawa Koscielny

Wieslawa Koscielny

Mar 18, 2026

Wieslawa Koscielny, 88, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know her.

Born on April 4, 1937, in Czeladź, in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, Wieslawa was the daughter of the late Stefan and Eugenia Szatan. She was...

William P. Garnett, II

William P. Garnett, II

Mar 8, 2026

William Paul Garnett 77 a life long resident of South Amboy, NJ, affectionately known as Wild Will by his friends. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026 at Old Bridge Hospital.

Bill was predeceased by his father, William Garnett, mother Jeanne Mundy, stepfather Kenneth Mundy, brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Aneca Garnett and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Garnett. 

Survived...

Zofia "Sophie" Jasnos

Zofia "Sophie" Jasnos

Feb 21, 2026

Friends and family mourn the passing of Zofia ("Sophie") Jasnos (Nee: Grabarz) 76 of South Amboy, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Sophie, "Babcia", as she was affectionately known by all who knew her because of her kindness and acceptance of all people, emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1966. She was employed by FoodTown in South Amboy as a...

Bernard A. Zegarowski

Bernard A. Zegarowski

Feb 15, 2026

Bernard A. Zegarowski, 95, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home in Old Bridge. Known as “Bennie” or “Bernie” to friends and colleagues, Bernard lived in his native South Amboy for most of his life, except for 9 childhood years spent in Poland with his family. Bernard was predeceased by his parents, Antoni...

Leonard Przybylko

Leonard Przybylko

Feb 7, 2026

Leonard Przybylko, 78 of South Amboy, NJ passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Leonard was born in Perth Amboy the son of Karol and Henrietta Przybylko. Throughout his young childhood and adolescence he was born with a disability, but that never stopped him from being who he was. He enjoyed putting puzzles together, assembling model planes, boats and cars, but...

Patrick H. Tomaszewski

Patrick H. Tomaszewski

Jan 30, 2026

Patrick Holland Tomaszewski, 62, of Parlin, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Born in Jersey City, Patrick later moved to Parlin during his adolescence, where he spent much of his life. Patrick dedicated 20 years of his career to the Dock Builders of NYC Local 1556 before retiring 10 years ago. He truly loved the water and enjoyed time on...

Mary "Pat" Lusch

Mary "Pat" Lusch

Jan 20, 2026

With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the unexpected passing of Mary Patrica Lusch of South Amboy, formerly of South Brunswick, NJ on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. During her final moments, she passed away with her son Thomas by her side. The days leading to her passing she celebrated her 90th birthday with her family.

Pat was born in...

Nicholas D. Kides, Jr.

Nicholas D. Kides, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

Nicholas D. Kides, Jr. (also known as “Junior”), 92, of Whiting, formerly of Sayreville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Born in Jersey City and growing up in Union City, Nicholas retired from General Motors in Linden, NJ, in 1985, where he worked as an assembly line inspector/worker. Nicholas proudly served his country from 1955 to 1960 in the...

Joan Wojewoda

Joan Wojewoda

Jan 16, 2026

Joan Wojewoda, 71 of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Joan was born and raised in Sayreville, New Jersey, where she spent her early years surrounded by family, friends, and lifelong memories. In later years, she moved to Delaware, where she continued to embrace life with warmth, independence, and a...

John "Ronnie" Lukie, Sr.

John "Ronnie" Lukie, Sr.

Jan 15, 2026

John "Ronnie" Lukie, 82 of the Melrose section of Sayreville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Born in South Amboy, he was a lifelong resident of the Borough of Sayreville. He retired in 1987 from Carborundom in Keasbey, where he worked as a plumber-pipe-fitter for many years. Ronnie was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in Japan, Korea,...

Obituaries for Kurzawa Funeral Home

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Kurzawa Funeral Home posts tributes.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.