Zigmont F. Targonski, 77, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell Township. Born in New Brunswick he had been a resident of Bordentown most of his life. He was a graduate of Trenton State College and was a retired woodworking teacher for the Hamilton Township School District. Zigmont was a former Mayor of the City of Bordentown and was involved in numerous committees and departments including the planning board. He was a member of the Yapewi Aquatic Club and St. Mary’s Church, both of Bordentown. He was a major supporter of his beloved City of Bordentown and enjoyed being part of the Holiday Train Show each year. He will be deeply missed.
Predeceased by his parents, Zigmont Targonski and Edna Mary Wasczak and first wife, Madeline Ryan Targonski, he is survived by his wife: Nancy J. Targonski, his two daughters: Susan Gerike and Bridget Targonski , his step-son: Thomas Collar all of Bordentown City, his grandchildren: Madeline, Emma and Sean, his brother: Edward Targonski and his wife Elaine of Cinnaminson, his Ryan family, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Monday, March 15 at St. Mary’s Church, 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Mary, Mother of the Church Community Food Pantry. Or perform a helpful deed in service to someone else in Zig’s memory.
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