Dorothy M. Kopystecky

March 31, 1929 - August 24, 2018

Dorothy Kopystecky (Nee: Adamca), age 89 of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2018. Dorothy was born in Perth Amboy, she was in Perth Amboy High school, graduating class of 1948 that would keep in touch from time to time for dinner and sharing memories over the years. While working at Vogue Cleaners on Broadway, Dorothy had a vision of opening her own luncheonette in 1965 her dream came true. Dorothy and her husband John opened Dot’s Luncheonette, in South Amboy which they ran together for over 34 years. Dorothy was an active member with South Amboy Seniors and St. Mary’s Seniors. She enjoyed cooking, her passion was caring for her customers with both her heart and her food. Dorothy’s legacy of being a nurturing and selfless person will leave a lasting memory in everyone's hearts forever. Dorothy is survived by her loving children Kenneth J. his wife Eleanore, James and John K. his wife Veronica, Kathrine Beatty, her husband William, Edward his wife Darlene, Daniel his wife Christina, Erik his wife Tam. Cherished grandmother to Jonathan, Thereza Liller her husband Travis, Calista Cokeley her Husband Daniel, 11 beautiful great grandchildren,Her dear brother Karol “Victor” Adamca and many caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded by husband John H, her parents John and Ann, her sisters Pauline, Terry Titolo, Ann Bohak, and Margaret Pareneti, her brothers Joseph, John, and William Adamca. A 8:30 AM funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 followed by a 9:30 Mass at St. Mary’s Church in South Amboy. Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and from 8:30 AM on Wednesday morning before the service. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Christ Church Cemetery 439 S Pine Ave, South Amboy, NJ at11:00 am. For information, to send a tribute or give condolences please visit, www.KurzawaFH.com. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to South Amboy Seniors or Morgan First Aid Squad.