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Jeffrey A. Szatkowski Jr.
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Jeffrey Szatkowski Obituary
AGE: 17 • Spotswood
Jeffrey A. Szatkowski, Jr. died tragically from an automobile accident on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 17. The love of his life, Nicole Surace, also passed in the accident. Born in 1996, he was a lifelong resident of Spotswood. A senior at Spotswood High School, he loved sports and the outdoors. He proudly wore the number 7 in football and baseball, and enjoyed kayaking, fishing, dirt-biking, and snowboarding with his brother, Ryan. He was full of life and energy. He was selected to the Heroes and Cool Kids program, an anti-bullying program at Spotswood High School. He was a true role model and he looked out for everyone.
Jeffrey was predeceased by his grandfather, Robert Lang. Surviving are his parents, Jeffrey and Kimberly Szatkowski; a brother, Ryan; his grandparents, Bernard and Irene Szatkowski of Morgan and Suzanne Lang of Helmetta; his aunt and uncles, Kelly and Chris Hricko of Fairfield, Ronnie and Tracy Szatkowski of Arizona, and Kevin and Jennifer Szatkowski of Sayreville; 6 cousins, Ashley, Bethaney, Madison, Connor, Ava, and Lila; and the "Fab 5," Nick Marinelli, Mike McCloskey, C.J. O'Connor, and Brian Thuring; and many, many more close friends and teammates.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 5 at The Brunswick Memorial Home, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Following the service, Jeffrey will be laid to rest alongside Nicole at Holy Cross Burial Park on Cranbury Road in South Brunswick. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, 3 - 5 PM and 7 - 9 PM. For directions, please visit www.brunswickmemorialhome.com. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jeffrey A. Szatkowski, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, 14 Lakeview Drive, Spotswood, NJ 08884.
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Rosemary Crerand
January 2, 2014
Kim, Jeff, Suzanne, Kelly and family,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with your entire family.
~V
January 1, 2014
May the God (Ps 83:18) of comfort bring the Szatkowski family peace ad strength through this difficult time.
December 23, 2013
Heartfelt prayers for the family
A Brick Mom
December 8, 2013
Jeffrey's Footprints
One night I had a dream.
I dreamed I was holding my little Jeffrey.
As I looked down upon his precious face,
scenes of the life he was to have flashed before me.
In each scene, I noticed how happy Jeffrey was.
I watched Jeffrey's life from taking his first step,
to marrying the love of his life on his wedding day.
Before my eyes, I watched him play football and baseball
and grow to become a handsome, young man.
But I also noticed that as quickly as each scene appeared,
each faded almost immediately.
As the last scenes appeared,
I saw myself alone.
I looked down upon Jeffrey's precious face again.
He was gone.
This really bothered me so I questioned Jeffrey.
"Jeffrey, I thought you would be with me forever,
but our time together was cut too short.
By the last scene I was left alone.
I don't understand.
Why, if I loved you so much, would you leave me?"
Jeffrey replied,
"My precious Mommy...
I love you and I would never, never leave you.
When you saw yourself alone,
it was then that I moved into your heart
where I will live forever, with you."
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Sandra Whitehill
December 7, 2013
Dear Kim & Jeff
I can't believe this is your son! May God bring you peace & comfort...
Richie Lotz
December 6, 2013
My wife Lynn and daughter Lisa were able to attend your services. I was not. My cousin Bernie is a part of our large family. It saddens me that you and Nicolle have lost your lives, but I am certain that you both are in the presence of Jesus and you both are again holding hands. We will continue to pray for your entire family.You and Nicolle, of course, don't need our prayers because you now have a joyous enternal life as Christians, but your Mom's, Dad,s, Friends and Relatives will need prayer. I'm now 72 years old and look forward to seeing you and I regret that I never really got to know your Dad and only was at his wedding and a party when you were born at Bernie's home. See you soon.
Cousin Riche
December 6, 2013
Dear Kim and Family, Suzanne and Kelly,
I have no words to comfort you, know that you are in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.
May God help you all and I know Bob was there to guide his grandson through.
Love,
Louise Einhorn
Your friends at Consolidated Title Group
December 6, 2013
Dear Szatkowski Family and Suzanne Lang,
We can't even begin to imagine your pain and sorrow at this difficult time but want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Mangini
December 6, 2013
Dear Szatkowski Family and Grandma Suzanne,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love,
Gene and Joni Mangini
December 5, 2013
From a Grandmother in East
Brunswick...I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers...God Bless you all!
Christina Romeo
December 4, 2013
Dear Szatkowski and Lang families,
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved son. No words can ease your pain but please know that your former neighbors are praying for you.
Sincerely,
Christina Ioannides Romeo
(formerly of Kendall Drive, Laurel Park)
Lisa Smith
December 4, 2013
Jeff and Family
I want to extend my deepest sympathy , to you and your family. My heart breaks I can't even imagine. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Know that your Jeffrey will always watch over your family.
Lisa Smith (RBC Bearings)
Tonya
December 4, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your beloved son. May you find comfort in each other during this trying time. NJ coming together.
December 4, 2013
Dear Szatkowski Family,
I am so very sorry for this tragedy your family has been faced with. I did not know your son Jeffrey, and do not know your family. Please know that although I am a stranger I have been holding your family and friends close in my thoughts and prayers. Even in their passing Jeff and Nicole continue to touch the community…I hope and pray you feel God's healing hands on your hearts and you all may find peace in your lives.
December 4, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Al Siuta
December 4, 2013
Kim, Jeff, Ryan,
My prayers go out to you and your family. I can't express in words the sadness I feel today.
Shannon Fenton
December 4, 2013
Kim and Jeff, Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.
Joe and Tammy Rambaldi
December 4, 2013
Kim, Jeff and Ryan, we are terribly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Springard-Mayer
December 4, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep your families in my prayers.
The Donelan Family
December 4, 2013
Kim, Jeff, and Ryan,
We are so sorry for your loss of your sweet son and brother. We are praying and keeping all of you in our hearts. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." MT 5:4
December 4, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your Son. May he rest in peace.
December 4, 2013
Many prayers for your handsome son and your family.
Dawn Cardone
December 4, 2013
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Szatkowski family There are no words to express, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers
A mom in Denville
December 4, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your son... May you find comfort in memories and knowing he is with Nicole.... so sad...
Kim Irelan
December 4, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart is with you during this difficult time.
Dan & Leigh Ann Layton
December 4, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 4, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, may God help ease your pain.
Rest in Peace
Pastor Bob & Sandy Turton
December 4, 2013
We can identify with the grief that both families and friends of Jeffrey and Nicole are suffering. We know what it is to lose a teenage son, Bill, and a preteen grandson, Colin Turton, to death so unexpectedly. We share with you a poem that was written by our friend and congregant,(the late) Mary M. Wygant of Cream Ridge, NJ, that she wrote in memory of Billy, but we change the pronoun here making it appropriate for Jeff and Nicole:
"Never too young to be with God,
Though it be a sorrowful day
For those on Earth left alone and sad,
To know (they have) gone away.
Never too young to be with God.
Just a little while ago,
(They) came from God.
If God calls back the Loan,
It's surely better so."
Note that Mrs. Wygant capitalized the word "Loan," thus making it a proper noun rather than a common noun, and also reminding us that we do not "own" each other, but we are all on "loan" from God to Whom we must ultimately return, either early or later, for as the Bible states: "Our times are in God's hands." Sincerely submitted in sympathy and prayer for all of you, from Pastor Bob and Sandy Turton.
Fresh Ponds Chapel
December 4, 2013
The prayers and thoughts from the "little flock" at Fresh Ponds Chapel are on your behalf, the families and friends of both Jeffrey and Nicole. May you experience the faith, hope, and love of God in a very real way, especially during this difficult time, and trust the Lord on into the future, regardless of the current circumstances.
Joannie Buchko
December 4, 2013
Rest in peace jeffery.im a cousin to your grandfatherand i know how you were loved by bernie and irene
December 4, 2013
Heart broken, you are in my thoughts. The pain is almost too much to bear.
December 3, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. May god give you strength to get through this hard time.
December 3, 2013
To the Szatkowski family, My thoughts and prayers have been with you since i heard of this awful tradgedy. I'm so sorry. God bless you all. XOXO
December 3, 2013
May u rip with your Beautiful Nicole and many prayers to all..so sorry for both family and friends..
Amyjo
December 3, 2013
Kim and Jeff: My heart absolutely breaks for you. I truly cannot even begin to imagine. Please know thoughts and prayers are with you even from old friends. He must have been terrific or he wouldn't have been taken so soon.
Heartfelt sympathy,
Amyjo
December 3, 2013
Jeff,Kim & Ryan
may God put his arms around you and your
Family at this sad sad time.
Betty W.
SHS - Class of 1987
December 3, 2013
There are no comforting words. Please know that this pain has extended to the entire Charger family. With Deepest Sympathy.
Once a Charger - Always a Charger
Michelle Fecso DeMaio
December 3, 2013
To my old friends, The Szatkowski's... I am so so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the arms of family and friends...
Nancy
December 3, 2013
Though I didn't know Nicole or Jeffrey, I will keep both families in my prayers. "Perhaps they are not really stars, but rather windows to heaven, that allow our loved ones to look down and watch over us". May the Surace and Szatkowski families be blessed with many a starry night. God bless.
Krissi Kressler
December 3, 2013
Kim, Jeff & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you & I pray you find the strength to get through this extremely difficult time.
Judi Ryan
December 3, 2013
Jeff, Kim, & Ryan,
No words can take away your pain, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Jeff's memory be your guiding light in the days ahead, and may you find peace within.
Brian, Judi, Jake & Devin Ryan
Kirsten Grover
December 3, 2013
Dear Kim and Jeff, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I just have no words. I am so sorry. Kirsten
Jessica Lovely-Jennings
December 3, 2013
Jeff will always be with you. He's in our thoughts and prayers
Jessica Lovely-Jennings
December 3, 2013
What a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
joann pitre
December 3, 2013
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Laura
December 3, 2013
Rest in peace, Jeff <3
Dolores Francobandiero
December 2, 2013
May this small flame of a candle symbolize the eternal love that will never fade for Jeffrey.
As we all are heart broken for your loss, we are merely standing in the shadow of your grief.
Your beloved son was surrounded by many who loved him. Let the amount of tears by so many, be a testament to the child you have raised. We are not good loving people without the best of examples from our parents.
In my heart and echoed by many,
I pray to God that Jeff, Kim and Ryan find comfort in any way during this most heart wrenching tragedy!
God Bless you all
Especially Jeffrey
Tracey Casanova-Taylor
December 2, 2013
Dear Jeff & Kim - Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for your loss. May the love of family and friends comfort you all at this very difficult time. Sending my deepest condolences.
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