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South amboy, NJ Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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