South amboy, NJ Obituaries

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...

Buddy

Buddy

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...

Thomas G Jasionowski

Thomas G Jasionowski

Dec 5, 2018

Thomas G. Jasionowski 22 beloved son & brother from South Amboy passed away on December 5th 2018. Tank as he was known by many, grew up in Cliffwood Beach before moving to South Amboy in 2008. He had a passion for dirt bike riding as a young teen. He loved fishing & being out on his boat, and spending time...

Tank

Tank

Dec 5, 2018

Thomas G. Jasionowski 22 beloved son & brother from South Amboy passed away on December 5th 2018. Tank as he was known by many, grew up in Cliffwood Beach before moving to South Amboy in 2008. He had a passion for dirt bike riding as a young teen. He loved fishing & being out on his boat, and spending time...

Paula E Lagana

Paula E Lagana

Dec 4, 2018

Paula E. Lagana, beloved wife and mother from Brooklyn, New York passed away on December 4th, 2018. Paula grew up in Camden, New Jersey before moving to Brooklyn, New York with her husband and daughters, and then later relocating to Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. She loved helping those in need, and spending time with her 7 grandchildren, husband, and...

Helen Poweski

Helen Poweski

Nov 17, 2018

Helen Poweski (Nee: Wieckowski) 82 formerly of Middletown and previously from Sayreville entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Helen was born in Poland the daughter of the lates Leon and Pelagia, when she was 14 she emigrated to America and lived in Perth Amboy. In 1955 she married her husband Walter and they lived in Keasbey, South...

Anastasia Vera Benjamin

Anastasia Vera Benjamin

Nov 1, 2018

Anastasia Vera Benjamin, 91, of Bloomfield, NJ entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Mountainside Medical Center with her family by her side. Anastasia Vera was one of eight children and was born in Maraval, Trinidad. She was the daughter of the late Norbert and Lillian Diaz. She received her Master degree from Teachers’ College and...

Christina Fiedorowicz

Christina Fiedorowicz

Oct 12, 2018

Christina (nee Kozuch) Fiedorowicz, 82, of Old Bridge, NJ, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 12, 2018. Born in Slawno, Poland, to the late Pawel and Jadwiga Kozuch, Christina came to the United States on May 16, 1960 settling in Jersey City where she raised her family. She worked for many years, most recently...

Mary A. Suchcicki

Mary A. Suchcicki

Oct 7, 2018

Mary A. Suchcicki, 86 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Brandywine Senior Living in Howell. Mary was born in South Amboy the daughter of Marion and Jennie, she went to Hoffman High School. She retired from Fairleigh Dickinson University in the late 1990’s as a technical writer for instruction manuals. For most of her life she...

Daniel M Markase Jr.

Daniel M Markase Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

Daniel Markase Jr. 60, of Dorothy passed away at home suddenly on October 4th, 2018. He was born in Montclair the son the late Daniel, Sr, and Marie. He is survived by his loving sister Karen Stefanelli, and caring nephew Nicholas Stefanelli and wife Humera Nazar and dear niece Andrea Stefanelli. Predeceased him was his brother John. Daniel was a...

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