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South amboy, NJ Obituaries

Ingeborg Sofia Boscia

Ingeborg Sofia Boscia

Apr 2, 2019

Ingeborg Sofia Boscia 93 (Nee: Kessler) of Old Bridge entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Those who expressed surprise at how she was able to keep going, underestimated her capacity for stubbornness, resilience, and strength. Just before she passed she told me, her only daughter, “I love you 1000 percent, we had a beautiful life together.” Inge...

Kenneth W Wojaczyk

Kenneth W Wojaczyk

Apr 1, 2019

Kenneth W. Wojaczyk 72, of Parlin entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2019. Ken was born in Perth Amboy the son of the late Stanley and Stephanie, as a child he grew up in the Morgan Section of Sayreville. After graduating from Sayreville High School, he enlisted in the Navy, he was ranked as a Petty Off. 1st...

Phillip Robert Ruddy

Phillip Robert Ruddy

Mar 29, 2019

Philip Robert Ruddy, 31 of Lindenwold died tragically on Friday March 29, 2019. Philip was born in Elizabeth and lived in Rahway most of his life. He graduated from Rahway High School. Philip is survived by his father James Ruddy, Sr., his mother Diana Szalay and her husband Richard, son Zachary Ruddy, brothers James Ruddy, Jr., Michael Ruddy, John Ruddy...

Kevin Michael Poehler

Kevin Michael Poehler

Mar 23, 2019

Kevin Michael Poehler joined the angels in heaven unexpectedly on March 23, 2019 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ He was blessed into this world on September 1, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick the son of Anna M. Defede-Poehler and Marcus A Poehler, also survived by his brothers Xavier J. DeFede and Marcus Poehler,...

Ruth Herman

Ruth Herman

Mar 17, 2019

Ruth Herman, (Nee: Hershkowitz) of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully at the beautiful age of 107. She was a beautiful spirited person who has lived through a century seeing things most will never. Her devoted passion for her family was immense and her smile was delightful. Services were private. The family would like to show their gratitude to all those...

Virginia "Ginny" Ogborne

Virginia "Ginny" Ogborne

Mar 9, 2019

Virginia J. Ogborne 83 “Ginny” of Parlin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at home. She was born in South Amboy the daughter of the lates Arthur and Mary. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Ginny worked at the Wilentz Law Office and then moved onto a career at Prudential while traveling around to 13 law...

Mary Ann F Smetana

Mary Ann F Smetana

Mar 7, 2019

Mary Ann F. (Gabel) Smetana,68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Saint Peter's University Hospital on Thursday March 7, 2019. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of Sayreville, 1968 Sayreville High School graduate & lifetime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church where she was an Eucharistic Minister & sang in the choir for many years. With her business...

Christina Prosper

Christina Prosper

Mar 1, 2019

Christiana Prosper, 79, of Sayreville, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2019 with her family by her side. Christiana was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica; the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabella, She married her husband, Avondale in 1987. She lived in Reston, Virginia for 15 years while working as a CNA and since 2003...

Zbigniew Musialek

Zbigniew Musialek

Feb 13, 2019

Zbigniew Musialek, 52, of South Amboy, NJ, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Zibby was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 8, 1966. Although, he was raised in Poland until he married and moved back to the US. Zibby was a husband to Beata and a father to Robert and...

Zbigniew Stepien

Zbigniew Stepien

Feb 6, 2019

Old Bridge Township resident, Zbigniew Stepien, 71, passed away on the morning of February 6, 2019. At his request, no service will be held. Zbigniew was born in Warsaw, Poland to Witold and Marianna Stepien on April 9, 1947. He was the oldest of four children, brothers Daniel and Jerzy; sister Elzbieta. In Warsaw, he graduated high school, worked various...

Christine Hawley

Christine Hawley

Jan 23, 2019

Christine Hawley (Nee: Kot) 85 of Marlboro entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born in Poland, the daughter of the late Jozef and Stephania Kot. She emigrated to America when she was in her 20's and was a seamstress for most her life. Christine was a tremendously generous person who loved her family and keeping...

Florence Leviten

Florence Leviten

Jan 22, 2019

Florence Leviten, 81, of Colonia, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Florence is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward, sister, Sharon (Debby) Scott, daughter Randi Parente, Grandchildren, Allyson Rakes and Randy Rakes, and Great-granddaughter Delylah-Rae Rakes. She is predeceased by her parents, Rose and Max Yatrofsky and brother Seymour Yatrofsky. Florence was born in New York,...

Sebastian M Lavecchia

Sebastian M Lavecchia

Jan 10, 2019

Sebastian M. LaVecchia, 91, of Sayreville, NJ, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Born in Newark, NJ, the son of Sebastian and Lena, he lived there for 24 years. Upon completion of military service, he moved to East Orange after marrying Rose Marie Brescia, where they lived for 25 years. In 1978 he moved to Sayreville, and...

Damian Marcin Januszczak

Damian Marcin Januszczak

Jan 9, 2019

Damian Marcin Januszczak, 32 of Linden passed suddenly on January 9, 2019. Born in Sanok, Poland the son of Romuald and Helena, when he was eighteen when he came to live with his sister Marzena after graduating from Zespol Szkol Budowlanych. He was a skilled contractor working in the home renovations his specialty was tile work and detailed mosaics. Damian’s...

George Kampanis

George Kampanis

Jan 6, 2019

George Kampanis, 97, of Old Bridge entered into rest on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at home. George was born in Serifos, Greece the son of the late Angelos and Zambeta. He was a skilled carpenter who devoted his life to providing for his family, traveling back and forth from Greece to America to work. George was a dedicated family man...

Arlene Mcguire

Arlene Mcguire

Jan 4, 2019

Arlene McGuire, 77 of Old Bridge entered into rest on January 4, 2019 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. She was born in Elizabeth the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth McGurie. Arlene lived most of her life in Sayreville. Arlene was laid to rest at Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Neptune City on Wednesday, January 9,...

Robert Joseph Rucinski

Robert Joseph Rucinski

Jan 2, 2019

Born in Newark, NJ on March 24, 1955, he was a son of the late Ludwig Rucinski and Nadia Lysenko Rucinski. Surviving are his wife, Sue Ann Hart Rucinski; son, Drew Martin Rucinski, Keyport, NJ; daughter, Courtney Hodgson (Timothy), Monroe, NC; brother, Ludwig Rucinski, Laurence Harbor, NJ; mother-in-law, JoAnn Hart, Edison, NJ; sister-in-law, Patricia Lewis (Scott), Edison, NJ; grandchild, Cole...

Glenn J Cannon

Glenn J Cannon

Dec 16, 2018

Glenn Jeffrey Cannon, 61, of Parlin passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was a loving husband and father. Glenn was an avid sports fan, he loved watching the New York Jets and New York Yankees. He enjoyed watching his children play sports throughout the years. Glenn is survived by his devoted...

Stanley 'Stash' Ksiazek Jr

Stanley 'Stash' Ksiazek Jr

Dec 12, 2018

Stanley was an avid walker, member of the YMCA, active South Amboy Senior and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. In his early years he worked for ASARCO in Perth Amboy and later was a dedicated member of the janitorial staff at St Mary’s High School. Stanley is survived by his sister Gail Abati and her husband Donald as well as...

Joseph "Buddy" Krygier

Joseph "Buddy" Krygier

Dec 6, 2018

Joseph P. Krygier, 84 lifelong resident of South Amboy entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Hackensack Medical Center. Born the son of the late Edward and Mary, everyone knew him as Buddy and he was a true friend to anyone who knew him. Buddy was a dedicated Veteran and served his Country proudly during the Korean...

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