Stephen J. Geydoshek Jr. Franklin Twp. husband and father, educator in Garfield Stephen J. Geydoshek, 76, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. Family and friends may visit at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, N.J., on Thursday, May 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at of St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Kendall Park, N.J., at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum in East Brunswick, N.J. Mr. Geydoshek was born April 6, 1941, in Franklin, N.J., the son of Stephen and Mary (Mickasawich) Geydoshek. He lived in Garfield, N.J., for many years. Shortly after his retirement in 2005, he relocated and settled in Franklin Township, Somerset County, N.J. Stephen earned his BA in education from William Paterson University and his MA in administration and supervision from Seton Hall University. Within the Garfield public school system, he taught math and science for several years before he took on the role as principal. Mr. Geydoshek was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club. Stephen was also a coach for Babe Ruth Baseball. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, an adoring grandfather, a caring uncle and a dedicated educator; he will be sincerely missed by many. Stephen is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 53 years, Lorna (Stefanco) Geydoshek; his son, Steven and his wife, Maggie; his daughters, Laura and her husband, James Zafian, and Sharon and her husband, Brian Garots; his brother, Michael Geydoshek and his wife, Annette; his sisters, Teresa and her husband, Joseph Luizzi, and Ann and her husband, Harvey Honig; his grandchildren, William, Erin and Brian Zafian and Emily Garots; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His love of family is unsurpassed. His commitment to his wife and children will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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Mr. G,
You were really and truly, the BEST principal ever! Such fond memories of school #6. Thank you for all those great years, the most important years, laying down that solid foundation with our parents to make us who we are today, Garfield strong! I'm sure my dad will be sharing his homemade wine with you once again. May you rest in peace Mr. G. You will be sorely missed. ❤
JoAnna Itri
Student
May 20, 2021
My deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Geydoshek. I will always remember him with fondness. He was a caring principal with an open door policy. I could always count on him to listen to me whenever I had question.When I think of him I will remember his smile. I am sure he will be missed.
June Ann Berkenbush
June 13, 2017
Sending sincere condolences. Rest in eternal peace Mr. "G".
Joyce Mazza Thompson
May 21, 2017
Mr. Geydoshek will remain in my heart, and the hearts of my family as a caring and kind soul. One of the finest people I've had the blessing of knowing and working with. He treated my family and myself with respect. His gentle humor helped me through many times. God bless him and his family. Thank you for being there, Stephen.
John O'Connor
May 18, 2017
Mister G. Rest in peace with the best. My condolences to the Geydoshek family. I now understand why Steven is a fine person.
Bob Benus
May 18, 2017
My Deepest sympathies to the Geydoshek Family From The Blanco Family.
Joseph Blanco
May 18, 2017
So very sad. Mr. G., as we called him, was a very kind man. He was instrumental to my decision to become a school administrator. Even though some of my memories were of me being sent to his office for misbehaving in class, he always treated me with dignity and respect, and I remember him fondly. -Tony Gebbia
Tony Gebbia
May 18, 2017
The teachers and students were so fortunate to have a compassionate, empathetic, kind person like Steve as their principal. He will always be fondly remembered and forever missed.
I can't begin to imagine what you and your family are feeling, but please accept my heart-felt condolence.
Joan Dennis
May 17, 2017
May the Angels welcome him Home.. and give you all peace...oxoxox in sympathy...
mary burke
Friend
May 17, 2017
A loving warm person who always had a nice word to say about everyone. Mr. G was a wonderful boss. God bless you forever. You will never be forgotten and will truly be missed by many.
Joyce Ruck
Coworker
May 16, 2017
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