Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. Obituaries

About Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc.

Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. is a reputable funeral home located at 211 Westfield Avenue, Clark, NJ, 07066. With a long history of providing compassionate and professional funeral services to the local community, this family-owned and operated funeral home has earned a reputation for excellence in bereavement care. In this article, we will delve into the services and amenities offered by Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc., as well as what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

A Legacy of Compassionate Care

For generations, Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. has been dedicated to providing exceptional funeral services that honor the lives of loved ones who have passed away. The funeral home's experienced staff understands the importance of creating a personalized and meaningful farewell ceremony that reflects the personality, interests, and achievements of the deceased. From traditional funerals to cremation services, memorial gatherings, and celebrations of life, Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. offers a range of options to suit individual preferences and cultural traditions.

Funeral Obiturary Search

Explore our extensive database to find and remember the lives of loved ones through millions of heartfelt obituaries

Search

Recent Funeral Home Obituaries

Paul Paczynski - February 25, 1947 - July 28, 2020

Departed: 07/28/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Paul Paczynski, age 73, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday July 28, 2020, at Pillar Care, Warren, NJ.

Born in Orange, to Walter and Maryanna Paczynski, he most recently resided in Warren Township. Mr. Paczynski is a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Irvington.

Mr. Paczynski is survived by his twin brother Walter Paczynski.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Tuesday August 4, 2020, from 10-11 am, at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ 07066, Funeral Service to follow at 11 am. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.

View Full Obituary

Marcin Pazdro - December 01, 1982 - July 08, 2020

Departed: 07/08/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Marcin Pazdro, age 37, of Union, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020, at the University Hospital, Newark.

Born in Poland, to Leszek and Danuta Pazdro, Mr. Pazdro was recently residing in Union. Mr. Pazdro worked as a maintenance worker for Western Logistics, Inc. of North Bergen for several years. He was always a hard worker who loved dogs, cooking and fishing in his spare time.

Mr. Pazdro is survived by his mother; Danuta (nee Jemiolo); one brother Artur Pazdro; grandmother; Janina Jemiolo.

He is predeceased by his father Leszek J. Pazdro (2016).

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Wednesday July 15, 2020, from 6-8 pm, at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ 07066. A funeral ceremony will begin at 8:45 am on Thursday July 16, 2020, from the funeral home, thence to St. Casimir's R.C. Church, Newark, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am. Interment, St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.

View Full Obituary

Lawrence Kevin Wheat - March 28, 1950 - June 08, 2020

Departed: 06/08/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Lawrence Kevin Wheat, age 70, passed away with his loving wife at his side on Monday June 8, 2020 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he has resided in Clark for the past 37 years. Mr. Wheat started working for the Federal Government as a postal carrier. After receiving his Master’s Degree from NYU he began working for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a Safety Specialist working out of the Avenel office retiring in 2010. Mr. Wheat was honorably recognized for his services offered at the World Trade Towers following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Irene C. (Wodkiewicz); beloved godfather of Jennifer Bednar, Mia Niemiec, Angela Zhuo and Ryan Zhuo; loving friend Ann “Joyce” Mooloo; many cousins and friends who stuck with him during his battle with his health over the past five years.

He is predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Agnes Wheat and John and Felicia Wodkiewicz; one sister, the late Agnes and her husband the late Ralph DellaSala.

Larry was such a wonderful, kind and gentle spirit. He was so loved and will be greatly missed. All who knew “Pooh” and all who loved him will never forget him.

View Full Obituary

Rozalia Szuszkowski - January 01, 1929 - May 17, 2020

Departed: 05/17/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Rozalia Szuszkowski (nee Toporowska), age 91, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020, surrounded by family at her residence.

Born in Kozlow, Poland, to Michal and Ludwika, Mrs. Szuszkowski resided in Irvington and most recently Scotch Plains for the last 39 years. She was a homemaker dedicated to her family.

View Full Obituary

Artur E. Rajchel - October 13, 1979 - April 15, 2020

Departed: 04/15/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Artur E. Rajchel, age 40, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2020, at the East Orange General Hospital.

Born in Krosno, Poland, to Jozef and Helena Rajchel, Mr. Rajchel currently resided in Bloomfield. He worked for several years as a Warehouse Supervisor for Driscoll Foods in Wayne, NJ.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years Anna Karpinska; one brother Bogdan Rajchel; two sisters Bozena Smulski and Jessica Rajchel.

A Private Committal Service will be offered on Monday April 20, 2020 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA. Plans for a Mass celebrating his life are postponed while the State of New Jersey endures the limitations surrounding travel and gatherings.

View Full Obituary

Peter J. Krupa - November 16, 1923 - April 02, 2020

Departed: 04/02/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Peter J. Krupa, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 2, 2020 at the Care One at Hanover, Whippany.

Mr. Krupa was born in Newark, to Piotr and Antoinette, he was a longtime resident of Irvington and most recently Woodbridge. He honorably served in the US Army as a PFC during WWII and was engaged during the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Krupa worked for the Continental Can Co. of NY, NY for 34 years as an accountant.

Mr. Krupa is survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by nine siblings; Stanislawa Krupa, Stephania Semak, Helen Byrnes, Adele McKeon, Emily Cutaia, Fred Krupa, Teresa, Mary, and John Dudzinski.

View Full Obituary

Helen Imiolek - April 22, 1937 - March 31, 2020

Departed: 03/31/2020 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Helen Imiolek (nee Dynak), age 82, of Clark, passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2020, at the Care One at Hanover Township, Whippany.

Born in Poland, to Wladyslaw and Stefania Dynak, she was a resident of Clark for 55 years. She was a homemaker that was dedicated to her family.

Mrs. Imiolek is survived by her three children; Adam and his wife Janneke, Lydia Neuman and her husband Eric, and Theresa Ha and her husband Grant; four siblings; Boleslaw Dynak, Jesse Dynak, Stanley Dynak, and Antonina Kaczerski.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years the late Henry Imiolek (2019) and one sister Irena Gede.

View Full Obituary

Henry Imiolek - May 03, 1931 - December 02, 2019

Departed: 12/02/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Henry Imiolek, age 88, of Clark, passed away on Monday December 2, 2019, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway.

Mr. Imiolek was born in Marianow, Poland, to Wladyslaw and Marianna. At the start of World War II, his family was uprooted from Poland by Soviet forces and taken to a forced labor camp in Siberia. When the Soviet Union joined the Allies against the Nazis, Polish families made their own way across the southern republics finally making their way out of Turkmenistan into Persia. From there, the Imiolek family made their way to refugee camps in countries now known as Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. After the war, Henry and his family were repatriated to England.

Soon after arriving in England, the Imioleks immigrated to the US. They were sponsored by their cousins, the Paczynski family. He became a mechanical designer working for several toy companies and then as a freelancer for a 45 years career.

Mr. Imiolek lived in Irvington before residing in Clark for the past 55 years. He was an avid parishioner of St. John the Apostle R.C. Church, Linden.

View Full Obituary

Jozefa Kopala - April 28, 1928 - November 08, 2019

Departed: 11/08/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Jozefa Kopala (nee Szeliga), age 91, of Basking Ridge, passed away peacefully on Friday November 8, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born in Zagorzyce, Poland, to Wojciech and Antonina, she resided in Irvington for 35 years before moving to Basking Ridge 27 years ago. She worked on the assembly line for Westinghouse Electric Corporation of Bloomfield for many years.  Mrs. Kopala was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Tuesday November 12, 2019, at 9:30 am, from the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ, thence to Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Interment, Hollywood Cemetery, Union. Visitation will be on Monday November 11, from 4- 8 pm. Kindly omit flowers.

Mrs. Kopala is predeceased by her beloved husband the late Stanislaw (1988) and her loving son Richard (2016). She is survived by one son Stanley Kopala and his wife Heidi; one sister Wladyslawa Cebula; three grandsons Adam, David, and Jack Kopala; three great grandchildren Ela-Sofia, Sebastian, and Olivia.

View Full Obituary

Anna Mitsch - November 24, 1934 - October 23, 2019

Departed: 10/23/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Anna Mongyi Mitsch passed peacefully through the gates of heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 at the age of 84 at her home in Randolph, NJ.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday Oct. 28, at 1:30pm at Resurrection Parish in Randolph followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.  Visitation will be Saturday Oct. 26 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home in Clark.

Born in Adacs, Hungary on Nov. 24, 1934, Anna left her hometown at age 16 to be a fine seamstress in Budapest.  Though a difficult decision to leave behind her beloved mother and two older sisters after the short-lived Oct. 1956 Hungarian Revolution, escaping became modestly easier after dodging bullets while waiting in a Budapest bread line.

Upon emigrating to the U.S. and settling first in Newark in 1957, Irvington in 1962, and Springfield in 1968, she became the quintessential stereotype of a hard-working refugee doing well in the New World through sheer will and hard work.  She worked at Miller's Bakery in Springfield and Western Electric in Kearny, but her leading role was as a devoted mother to her two sons, and later to three grandchildren.  Her cooking was unparalleled as were her homemaking skills, and she was always ready to help her family in any way possible.  She never missed a Hungarian festival where she would most likely be found waltzing or singing with friends. Her tenacity/resiliency was on full display right up to the very end, as she defied medical professionals' estimates on when cancer would ultimately take her.  She was pre-deceased by her husband 'Misi' of 56 years, and is survived by two sons, Michael Mitsch of Randolph with his wife Trina and daughter Elizabeth, and Frank Mitsch of Chatham with his wife Birgit and sons Thomas and Henry.  For those who may wish to donate, please consider the Csűrdöngölő Folk Ensemble in New Brunswick, http://www.csurfolk.org/

View Full Obituary

Emily M. Bielen - April 10, 1934 - October 23, 2019

Departed: 10/23/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Emily Bielen (nee Mazur), 85, of Clark, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Monday October 28 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home, 211 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ.

All are kindly invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 537 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ.  Entombment at Saint Gertrude’s Cemetery, 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ will follow Mass.

Emily was born April 10, 1934 to Caroline and Frank Mazur (nee Mudy). She grew up in Newark and lived in Irvington until moving to Clark in 1984 attending Sacred Heart of Jesus School and Newark High School. After graduation, she was employed by Anheuser-Busch in the Accounting department.

Married January 23, 1955 at Sacred Heart to her beloved husband John of nearly 65 years, Emily and John opened John’s American Service in Irvington which they operated together for 54 years from 1956 to 2010 with the help of their sons John Jr. and Stephen.

A lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart in Irvington, she was very involved in both the church and school. Whether it was a PTA activity, scouting, bingo or overseeing a church event, you could always find with her group of friends that she maintained throughout her life. When not at Sacred Heart, she was the dedicated wife and mother who enjoyed cooking homemade Polish meals, shuttling her children to events and activities and spending time with her granddaughters.

In addition to her husband John, Emily was the devoted mother of sons Michael (Helen) of Westfield and Stephen of Clark and loving grandmother of Elizabeth and Caroline. Emily was predeceased by daughter Carol (2010) and son John, Jr. (1990).

View Full Obituary

Florence L. Howell - December 08, 1928 - September 23, 2019

Departed: 09/23/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Florence L. Howell (nee Pisano), age 90, of Clark, passed away on Monday September 23, 2019, at the Westfield Center-Genesis.

View Full Obituary

Estelle M. Rawa - July 10, 1926 - April 10, 2019

Departed: 04/10/2019 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Estelle M. Rawa, nee Janda, age 92 of Fords, passed away peacefully at the JFK Haven Hospice, Edison. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to the Visitation on Friday April 12, 2019, 4:00 to 8:00 pm and the Funeral Service on Saturday April 13, 2019, 10 am, at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark. Interment, St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Repast to follow at Luciano’s, Rahway. Born in Newark, to Michael and Sophie Janda, Mrs. Rawa resided in Irvington and Fords for the past 30 years. Mrs. Rawa worked for over 10 years as a secretary for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. of Newark and served as an Election worker at the Polls.  Was a Devoted Mom and Loving Grandma. She was a longtime Parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington. Mrs. Rawa loved word search puzzles, Dancing With The Stars and American Idol. Mrs. Rawa is survived by 1 son Anthony S. Rawa, Jr.; 1 daughter Joan DiGiovanni ; Son in Law Nicholas DiGiovanni; 1 grandson Michael DiGiovanni and several Nieces and Nephews.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband Anthony S. Rawa, Sr. (2008); 1 sister Louise Homentowski.

View Full Obituary

JoAnne M. Sokolak - June 23, 1967 - December 24, 2018

Departed: 12/24/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: JoAnne M. Sokolak (nee Bubniak), age 51, of Toms River, died on Monday December 24, 2018 at the Community Medical Center, Toms River.

Born in Livingston, Mrs. Sokolak lived in Old Bridge and most recently Toms River. She was a homemaker.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to the Funeral on Monday December 31, 2018, at 8:30 am, from the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, thence to Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am.  Cremation services are private. Visitation Sunday December 30, 2018 from 2-5 pm. Mrs. Sokolak is survived by her beloved husband Dusan Sokolak; her parents Marian and Helen Bubniak; 1 brother Christopher M Bubniak and his wife Nicole; 1 godmother Zuina Kanarek; 1 nephew C.J. Bubniak; 1 niece Taylor Bubniak

View Full Obituary

Frank Manfredi - May 09, 1937 - December 21, 2018

Departed: 12/21/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview:

View Full Obituary

Robert W. McCourt - December 29, 1938 - October 26, 2018

Departed: 10/26/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Robert William McCourt - 79, died October 26, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife Helen Filipowicz McCourt of 56 years, cherished and beloved by his devoted family: Karen and Julie McCourt, two precious grandchildren Maximillian and Grace and son-in-law Wojciech Mrozek. He was the brother to James McCourt, and uncle to several nieces and nephews.

He was born on December 29, 1938 in Kearny, NJ, and graduated from Kearny High School 1956.  He was a graduate of Brown University, class of 1958 with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MA in Labor Relations from Newark College of Engineering.

Mr. McCourt worked for PSE&G for 43 years in various management positions mainly planning the electrical infrastructure of Newark Liberty International Airport and the redevelopment of Liberty State Park and Ellis Island as well Electromagnetic Field Issues Management, Environment, Health and Safety concerns. Mr. McCourt was often invited to share his expertise of EMF throughout the United States. He was a community liaison and often provided expert advice on EMF issues to the general public and media. He was a proud member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Mr. McCourt enjoyed working with his wife Helen to raise funds for various International Catholic Organizations, churches, and schools.  He loved working with this hands, whether it was wood working or gardening outside, there was always a project in the works. Robert McCourt was an avid reader, especially the books of Samuel Eliot Morison on World War II.  He loved spending time with his two grandchildren, in a variety of ways and as often as possible.

View Full Obituary

Zygmunt "Zyge" Markowski - September 14, 1951 - July 15, 2018

Departed: 07/15/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Zygmunt "Zyge" Markowski, age 66, of Union, passed away at the Overlook Medical Center, Summit.

Zyge was born in Mielec, Poland, to Kazimierz and Amiela Markowski, and has since resided in Union for over 30 years. He worked as a commercial painter for the Alpine Painting and Sand Blasting Co. of Patterson for many years. Zyge was a devoted parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington, where he made numerous contributions, as well as, having a position on the Parish Council and Eucharistic Minister.

Zyge is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Jolanta (nee Bomska); 2 daughters Marlena Wojcik (Martin) and Kasia Smiatacz (Victor); 2 sisters Barbara Magaldo and Margaret Markowski; 4 grandchildren Victoria, Patrick, Julia, and Jacob.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Wednesday July 18, 2018, at 8:15 am, from the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, thence to Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 am. Interment, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Visitation Tuesday from 4-8 pm.

View Full Obituary

George P Goldbeck - August 08, 1925 - May 16, 2018

Departed: 05/16/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Mr. George Paul Goldbeck, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, has left his earthly home to be with the Lord. George was a complicated mix of determination and tenderness – a successful businessman and perfectionist who gave generously to charity and had a soft spot for the underdog. When he and Carmen moved to the NJ suburbs from Brooklyn, NY in 1955 their home became the weekend vacation spot for all their family and friends from The City. Music, singing and dancing were often on tap, along with water gun fights, badminton, sack races and lots of other fun.

His blue eyes were often steely; but they had a twinkle that hinted at his humor, generosity and kindness. He loved his family and enjoyed being surrounded by the laughter and commotion of his grandchildren on the beach vacations and cruises that he enjoyed planning. He loved gardening and maintained a beautiful backyard flower garden in Scotch Plains, where he and wife Carmen raised their family and maintained a home for nearly 50 years. After retirement he volunteered for SAGE and enjoyed frequent trips to Atlantic City.

George was the son of Gertrude and Bruno Goldbeck, who immigrated to the United States from Berlin, Germany to East Rutherford, NJ in the early 1900s. His childhood was marked by serious illness, including scarlet fever and severe blood poisoning that nearly cost him his legs. The doctors wanted to amputate but his father would not allow it. When George was a teenager, his older brother Mal left for the armed forces and his beloved mother Gertrude contracted bone cancer. George hurried home from school to relieve the nurse and care for his mom while his father minded the jewelry store that he had opened after arriving from Germany. She passed away when he was 15.

George graduated from East Rutherford High School, where he was known for his debating skills. Some suggested he enjoyed “an argument for argument’s sake,” but that’s a point that George would argue ). At age 17 during WWII, he joined the army air corps. He came back to East Rutherford after the war and could be seen traveling around town in a 12 cylinder Lincoln Zephyr. His love of cars continued throughout his life - At age 92, he could still be seen behind the wheel of his Jaguar XKR convertible.

George and Carmen were married 61 years. He was with her every day when she was in hospice, and his loving care and tenderness during her months there will be long remembered. His mischievous spirit will be missed by his children, Paul (Anna), Joanne (Glenn), and Robert (Kathy); his brother-in-law, Joe (Denise); his grandchildren, Kieran, Lydia, Madeline, Carolynne, Jacqueline, Heather and Colin; nephews George, (Debbie) Pat and Joseph (Kerry); his niece Kassandra (Austin); and all those in his extended family. Go in peace George. You have earned your rest. The physical constraints, the pain and the indignities of failing health are now just a memory. You will walk together again with Carmen, your loving wife. Your legs will be strong and the pain will be gone. She will thank you for the way you devoted yourself to her care when she was in hospice and you will show her how light you are on your feet as the Latin rhythms play and you dance together under the stars.

Know that we love you now and will love you always.  We will see you again one day in Heaven.  Until then, God bless you and keep you forever.

Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 10 am Saturday 5/19 at the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ 07066.  The funeral service will begin at 12 noon at the funeral home.

View Full Obituary

Ryszard "Richie" Kazimierczak - February 06, 1961 - March 25, 2018

Departed: 03/25/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Ryszard, “Richie” Kazimierczak passed away peacefully after an extended illness and a brief stay at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. He died surrounded by loving family members and his wife Georgia by his side.

Richie was very proud of his Polish heritage. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Leontyna Suchocki and Waclaw Kazimierczak of Poland.  Richie was born in Newark, NJ.  He was the youngest of six children. His loving mother and five adoring sisters doted on him. At the tender age of eleven, Richie’s father met an untimely death, which left a vacancy in Richie’s heart.  Later this gap would be filled, when he met the love of his life and soul mate, Georgia, “Gigi”.  Their first meeting was at the wedding of Richie’s cousin, Robert Suhoski to Georgia’s sister, Lori.  Richie and Georgia spent the early 80’s inseparable but their time together was not yet meant to be….Life’s journey eventually lead them on separate paths.  Richie and Georgia married others and each was blessed with a beautiful child, Richard Kazimierczak and Lauren Raffie. After a long separation, Richie and Georgia were reunited once again at the 50th wedding anniversary of Richie’s Uncle Chet and Aunt Iris Suhoski.  Richie and Georgia embraced and Richie whispered into his reclaimed soul mate’s ear, “Never let me go.”  Georgia and Richie were finally wed on October 5th, 2007 overlooking the mansion at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, PA.

Like his father, Richie loved fresh water fishing but on occasion enjoyed deep-sea fishing. He was a true music aficionado.  He went to many concerts, too many to count!  He appreciated blues to heavy metal.  In his earlier days he dabbled with the drums for fun.

Richie was very fond of wildlife, especially birds. His favorites were bald eagles, cardinals, robins and hummingbirds. Georgia and Richie had a hummingbird that visited them and they named her, “Harriet.” Harriet nested in the tree next to their deck. They derived much pleasure from watching Harriet raise two babies.  One of Richie’s favorite pastimes was viewing the live eagle cam in Hanover, PA.  Richie also loved cats, as any friends on Facebook would know from his “Caturday” postings every Saturday.  His Maine Coon cats, Cecil and Lola were his babies and he cared for them as such.

Richie was blessed with a great sense of humor.  He had a quick wit and an infectious laugh. Richie had a love of old black and white movies.  Some of his favorites were, It’s a Wonderful Life, and March of the Wooden Soldiers.  He loved The Little Rascals and would get together with his male cousins and quote all of their most favorite scenes verbatim and crack each other up endlessly!  Richie loved the movie Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet which showed his romantic side.

Richie occasionally enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and playing the lottery.  Richie was an avid sports fan rooting for the Mets and the NY Giants.  Richie also enjoyed Fantasy baseball and football.

Richie was a consultant/salesperson for nearly 40 years working in the HVAC industry in NJ and PA.  He had a great work ethic and was a dedicated employee. His most recent employer was R.E. Michel Inc. of West Chester, PA.

Family was of utmost importance to Richie and he was proud of his large close knit family.  He very much looked forward to the annual family picnic tradition started by his nieces.  It meant so much to him seeing his many aunts, uncles, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins that he so dearly loved.  Most importantly Richie will be missed for his beautiful spirit, genuine kindness, humor, sensitivity and caring nature.

He leaves behind his ever-loving and devoted wife Georgia, his son, Richard Kazimierczak and his fiancé Kassandra and granddaughter, Avery and stepdaughter Lauren Raffie. Richie leaves behind five beloved sisters: Teresa Wodjyla, her husband John, Barbara Sudylo, Krystyna Pankiw and her husband Walter, Diana Kazimierczak, Lucy D’Agostino and her husband Bobby.  Richie leaves behind his Aunt Irene Jaszyn whom he loved as a second mother (with their shared birthday) and his cousin Chris Jaszyn whom he loved as a brother.  Richie also leaves behind many other beloved cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends.

In Memory of Ryszard Kazimierczak, a donation to Neighborhood Hospice, in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated. Neighborhood Hospice 795 East Marshall Street Suite 204 West Chester, PA 19380

Georgia Kazimierczak personally thanks Christopher Feryo of  Founds Funeral Home, 229 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382 for cremation services and for his caring guidance. www.FoundsFuneralHome.com A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1-3 pm at: Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home (Krowicki Gorny) 211 Westfield Avenue Clark, NJ 07066 www.ParkwayWozniak.com

View Full Obituary

Teresa Raczek - June 03, 1946 - January 10, 2018

Departed: 01/10/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview:

View Full Obituary

Josef "Joe" Derdzikowski - August 06, 1933 - January 04, 2018

Departed: 01/04/2018 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Joseph "Joe" Derdzikowski, age 84, died peacefully at his residence on Thursday January 4, 2018. Beloved husband for over 62 years of Anna M. (nee Paszkowski). Loving father of Wanda Derdzikowski of Gillette, Joseph Derdzikowski and his wife Roberta of Berkeley Heights. Devoted grandfather of Ashely, Joseph A., and Anastasia Derdzikowski.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Funeral on Tuesday January 9, 2018, at 8:30 am, from the Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home/Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home 211 Westfield Ave. Clark, NJ 07066, thence to Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church, Irvington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am. Entombment, Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Visitation is on Monday 4-8 pm.

Born in Poland, to Boleslaw and Katarzyna Derdzikowski, Joe lived in Irvington for many years before moving to Berkeley Heights 43 years ago. Joe was a member of the Polish Falcons, he was an active member at Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church helping with many things including the local food drives, as well as, Veteran supply drives. He helped with Christmas tree sales at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Sterling. Joe was most passionate about gardening, music, helping those in need, but most importantly, his grandchildren.

View Full Obituary

Angelina Gallo - May 07, 1931 - December 29, 2017

Departed: 12/29/2017 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Clark – Angelina Gallo, 86, passed away on December 29 at RWJ University Hospital Rahway. Born in Elizabeth she resided in Clark for 15 yrs. coming from Avenel.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7PM at Parkway Wozniak/Krowicki Gorny Memorial Homes 211 Westfield Ave, Clark with a service being conducted at 6:30 PM. Cremation service will be private.

Angelina enjoyed crocheting and being Social with her girlfriends.

Mrs. Gallo was predeceased by her husband Rocco in 1991. She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Gallo of Clark and her brother Angelo Calamusa of Basking Ridge.

View Full Obituary

Michael Szerszen - June 19, 1925 - December 10, 2017

Departed: 12/10/2017 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Michael Szerszen, 92

Michael Szerszen, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Clark Nursing and Rehab. Born in Poland, he had been a longtime resident of Clark. He had been a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Irvington.

He is survived by his wife, Aniela Szerszen.

The funeral will be from Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home, 211 Westfield Ave., Clark, on Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a 10 AM funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus R.C. Church in Irvington. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, PA. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 PM to 8 PM at the funeral Home.

View Full Obituary

Walter Geslak - November 16, 1934 - September 08, 2017

Departed: 09/08/2017 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Holmdel – Walter Geslak, husband, father grandfather, brother, businessman and friend passed away on September 8, 2017.

Visitation will be held on Friday 1-4 & 6-9 PM at the Parkway Wozniak/ Krowicki Gorny Memorial Homes 211 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St Casimir’s RC Church 91 Pulaski St, Newark on Saturday 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown PA .Buses will be provided leaving from the Funeral Home on Saturday morning to the Church, Cemetery and returning to the Funeral Home following a repast at Our Lady of Czestochowa.

Born in Poland, Walter immigrated to the United Stated in 1959 to pursue the “American Dream”. Walter met and married the love of his life, Wanda and had two sons together. In 1967 he founded Evans Machine and Tool Co fulfilling his dream and passion to be his own boss. Throughout his life he helped others by donating his time and money to charitable causes. He held many positions in various organizations such as the Polish Falcons of America, Polish Cultural Foundation, Z.P.A., Semper Fidelis (which he founded) and St Casimir’s Church. In Lieu of flowers please consider making a charitable contribution to St. Casimir’s RC Church or Semper Fidelis.

Walter is survived by his beloved wife Wanda, his sons Michael and his wife Tina and Tom and his wife Donna, his grandchildren Monika, Matthew, Gabriella, Stefanie, Katherine, Valerie and Karoline and his sister Stella Jarosz.

View Full Obituary

Lauren Yolanda Sbarra - October 21, 1993 - August 22, 2017

Departed: 08/22/2017 (Clark)

Obituary Preview: Lauren Yolanda Sbarra, 23

Rockaway – Lauren Yolanda Sbarra, 23, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born in Flemington, she had resided in Rockaway.

Lauren attended Morris Hills High School and was studying Fine Arts at Morris County College.

She was predeceased by her father, Brian Sbarra. She is survived by her mother, Yolanda Cyran Sbarra; her brother, Dillon Sbarra; her maternal grandparents, Genevieve and Chester Cyran; her paternal grandmother, Joan Sbarra; her aunts, Elizabeth Resnick and her husband, Martin, and Karen Hendrixson and her husband, Ray. She is also survived by her cousins, Victoria Resnick and Jacob Resnick.

A prayer service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 8:45AM at Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home, 211 Westfield Ave., Clark. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

View Full Obituary

123

Facilities and Amenities

The funeral home's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for families and friends to gather and pay their respects. The spacious chapel can accommodate large crowds, while intimate gathering spaces offer a more private setting for smaller groups. Additional amenities include ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment to enhance the funeral service experience.

Personalized Funeral Services

At Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc., every funeral service is tailored to meet the unique needs and wishes of each family. The funeral home's experienced staff works closely with families to create a customized ceremony that honors the life of their loved one. This may include special music, readings, or rituals that hold personal significance. Additionally, the funeral home offers online obituaries, tribute pages, and memory books to help families share memories and celebrate the life of their loved one.

Cremation Services

In addition to traditional funeral services, Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. also provides cremation services for those who prefer this option. The funeral home's experienced staff guides families through the cremation process, ensuring that every detail is handled with dignity and respect. Cremation services can be combined with memorial gatherings or celebrations of life to create a meaningful farewell ceremony.

Pre-Planning Options

Planning ahead for funeral arrangements can be a wise decision, both emotionally and financially. Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. offers pre-planning options that allow individuals to make their own funeral arrangements in advance. This can help alleviate the burden on loved ones during a difficult time and ensure that personal preferences are respected.

Community Involvement

Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. is deeply committed to serving the local community. The funeral home participates in various charitable initiatives and supports local organizations that promote bereavement care and education. By giving back to the community, Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. demonstrates its dedication to helping families heal and find support during times of loss.

Why Choose Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc.

When faced with the loss of a loved one, it can be overwhelming to choose a funeral home that meets your needs. Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. stands out from other funeral homes in the area due to its commitment to compassionate care, personalized service, and attention to detail. By choosing Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc., families can trust that they will receive exceptional support during one of life's most challenging moments.

Contact Information

If you would like to learn more about Parkway Wozniak Memorial Home Inc. or schedule a consultation with one of our experienced funeral directors, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at [insert phone number], email at [insert email], or by visiting our website at [insert website URL]. Our staff is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support during your time of need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, accomplishments, and details about their life. It's often published in newspapers, online obituary websites, or funeral home websites to share the news with friends, family, and community.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information to those who knew them. They can help notify people of the passing, share memories and stories, and provide details about funeral services and memorial events.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. Funeral homes or obituary writers may also assist with writing and publishing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, survivors (family members), predeceased loved ones, education, career, hobbies, achievements, and any notable accomplishments. It may also include information about funeral services, memorial donations, or other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or website. Generally, it's recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important information. Aim for around 100-200 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and some newspapers allow you to upload photos or other multimedia elements to accompany the obituary. This can help personalize the tribute and make it more engaging.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may have online forms or email addresses for submissions.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to reflect on their life and leave a lasting message for loved ones. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your story is told in your own words.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information like name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and achievements.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or website. Some newspapers charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals or flat fees. Online obituary platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

It may be possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published, but this depends on the publication or website's policies. Be sure to proofread carefully before submission to avoid errors.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The time it takes for an obituary to be published can vary from same-day publication online to several days or even weeks for print newspapers. Be sure to check with the publication or website for their specific timeline.

Can I republish an obituary in multiple places?

Yes, you can republish an obituary in multiple places, such as different newspapers, online platforms, or social media sites. This can help reach a wider audience and ensure that more people are notified of the passing.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking assistance from a funeral home, obituary writer, or a trusted friend or family member. You can also find online resources and templates to guide you through the process.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, you can include meaningful quotes, poems, or lyrics in an obituary to add personal touches and reflect the person's personality or interests.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or complex family dynamics involved, it's essential to approach the obituary with sensitivity and tact. Consider consulting with other family members or a trusted advisor before publication.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers?

Yes, many families choose to suggest charitable donations in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a meaningful cause.

What if I need to correct an error in an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or website immediately if you discover an error in an already-published obituary. They may be able to issue a correction or update the online version.

Can I create a digital archive of an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms offer digital archiving options that allow you to preserve the obituary indefinitely. This can be a comforting way to keep memories alive and accessible for years to come.

How do I share an online obituary on social media?

Most online obituary platforms provide sharing options for social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also copy and paste the link into emails or messaging apps to share with others.

Can I include video tributes or audio recordings in an online obituary?