John Hornyak
Edison - John M. Hornyak, Jr., 68, of Edison, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the J.F.K. Medical Center in Edison. Mr. Hornyak was born in Perth Amboy to the late John M. and Helen Hornyak Sr. and had lived all of his life in Edison.
Mr. Hornyak was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War serving as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Leahy.
John was employed by the Edison Board of Education as a head custodian in the school district for twenty-two years before his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace RC Church and also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9199, Our Lady of Peace.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifteen years, Sharon Andrews Hornyak, and by his brother: Robert J. Hornyak of Edison.
Funeral services will be held Friday 8:30 pm at the Mitruska Funeral Home, Inc., 531 New Brunswick Ave., Fords. Private cremation services will follow. Visitation hours will be held Friday evening from 7-9 pm. To leave online condolences, please mitruskafuneralhome.com.
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John was a good man he helped me and my wife joyce many times when we lived next door so sorry to hear god be with you at this time
Edward Wank
Neighbor
February 17, 2018
Sharon, deepest condolences on the loss of John.
much love to you.
Annette
Annette Bartoli-Dorman
December 1, 2017
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Pat Marinelli
December 1, 2017
Michelle Bzdewka
November 30, 2017
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It means so much that you contacted me. I will treasure the email conversations I had with John the last two years. I hope we can keep in touch. My prayers are with you and Robert at this difficult time. At times like this, I am sad that I am so far away, but my heart is with you. Shelli
Michelle Bzdewka
November 30, 2017
Dear Sharon, Thinking of you during this difficult time, may memories comfort you...With sincere sympathy, Mary Arway-Giovenco
Mary Arway-Giovenco
November 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
November 30, 2017
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