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Richard Hudanish Obituary

Richard "Tex" Hudanish

Jackson Township

Richard "Tex" Hudanish, of Jackson Township, passed away on Sunday evening July 30, 2017 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township after a long illness of 3 1/2 years. He was 52 years old. He was born with Down's syndrome in Perth Amboy and his childhood years were spent in Manalapan.

He went to Manalapan grade schools and Freehold High School. He was part of a large family and dearly loved and cherished by all. His first job was in a cafe in Marlboro, and he worked in many of the local restaurants throughout the years. He also attended work programs in ARC and 21 Plus, both of Lakewood. Most recently, he could be found daily at his sister's bike shop in Howell where he took huge pride in keeping the property as clean as he possibly could.

He loved bike riding, music, basketball, bowling and being with his family and friends and neighbors. He made people laugh and had a personality that made him the life of every party. He touched many hearts and lit up the room with his beautiful smile.

He was predeceased by his father, Richard, and his sister, Karen Kinder.

He leaves his mother, Joyce Hudanish-Schmitt; his stepdad, Don Schmitt; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Jim and Lori Stankiewicz, Scott and Donna Cranmer, and Lloyd and Jennifer Drucker; and his twin brothers, Scott and Robert Hudanish. He also leaves 17 nieces and nephews, a great niece, and a great nephew.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank his devoted caregivers, Carol, Sue and Susan who took such loving care of him.

Viewing will be at Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Friday August 4, 2017 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St Aloysius R.C. Church, Jackson on Saturday, August 5 at 11:30 AM. There will be a private cremation ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society at St Aloysius Church, Jackson.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Aug. 2, 2017.
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He will be missed dearly. I remember him coming into the snack bar at the track to get his burgers and gatorades. And telling Kyle to be good to me or he would take care of him while put his fist up and saying "Oh stop it kyle" will miss that smile. Love Dani

Danielle Santiago (Dulock)

August 3, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Tex was a great guy. He spread s spread unshine whereever he went. No matter what kind of day you were having he made it better with a smile, a hug or a kiss or all three if you lucky. I was and I am thankful for that. He was always willing to help no job to big for him. Tex you will be missed by many but your memory will live on for ever. Rip God got a great angel

Michele Palisay

August 3, 2017

What a beautiful tribute to Richie. Whoever wrote it did a wonderful job. It was everything I remembered about him. He was a happy person who made us all laugh. God bless you Tex, you are at peace now.

Carol Kubicka

August 2, 2017

Texie and his bottle caps !!! He saved them forever. Bags and bags of them because his Uncle Mickey asked him to save the tops for what ever reason. And save he did....for years. He'd come to my house and you'd open the refrigerator and Eureka!!! No tops on anything!!! Gotta love him, so cute !!!

August 2, 2017

Jim Orourke

August 2, 2017

Jim Orourke

August 2, 2017

Richie would always put a smile on anyone's face. What I remember most is his love of bike riding, whether it was his bike, or someone else's that he grabbed from the porch to use, didn't matter as long as he was riding. He also never missed waving to you as you drove by him. Joyce and family, my heart love and prayers are coming your way. Know that he is in the loving arms of his sister Karen. Love you to you.

Lori Rosenthal Grzena

August 2, 2017

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