Pamela Decker Obituary

Pamela F. Decker

AGE: 58 • Rockaway Twp.

Pamela F. Decker died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, along with her son, Daniel, resulting from complications during a house fire. She was 58 years old. She was born in Irvington, and lived in Botany Village in Clifton before moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1996. Mrs. Decker was employed by NJ Bell prior to her retirement. She currently worked at Christmas Tree Shops in Rockaway.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Brent; two brothers, Gary and Craig Eustace; three sisters, Barbara Possien, Janet Dunn and Cheryl Weinowitz; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 3:00- 6:30 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway. Arrangements by Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave, Rockaway. In lieu of flowers, donations to: HTLC-Friends of the Deckers', c/o Holy Trinity Lutheran Church would be most appreciated.

Published by Daily Record on Jan. 23, 2013.
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Pam, I will always keep your memory alive and keep the faith that one day we will meet again and try to keep OUR family together as you did. God has truly blessed our family when you were born! Until I see you again. My love always, your little sister Cheryl

Cheryl Weinowitz

February 3, 2013

sorry for our they will aLWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS ANNE&MIKE

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family,Pam and Danny are definitly going to be missed by all of us.Hopefully in time we will be able to remember the good times we have had with them and be able to move past the deep grief we all feel now.They and the loved ones left behind will always be in our hearts and prayers.

Joyce Inwood & Aunt Doris

January 23, 2013

I was stunned by the news and remain deeply saddened by this tragic loss. My deepest sympathies to Brent, Barbara, Janet and the rest of the family. May you find comfort in the love and support of family, friends and community.

With love,

Lance Colie

Lance Colie

January 23, 2013

Hello Craig, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless
Deborah Furman/Middle Atlantic Products

January 23, 2013

My pray's are with you.May god see you through this.

barbara rocafuerte

January 23, 2013

Praying for you all, can't imagine the grief at the lost of a sister. My heart aches for you all, a heart with more understanding since I lost my Mom. I pray that God will bring good even out of this tragedy.

Kathleen Colie

January 23, 2013

Pam, I will always remember your smile and playful attitude. You were often a bright spot for me at so many family gatherings and your light will be missed her. Watch over Brent and we'll do our best to help him here. My love and prayers are with you and the family.

Kenneth "Kenn" Inwood

January 23, 2013

In memory of my cousin Pam and her son Daniel. Praying for comfort and peace.

Lynn Castiaux

January 23, 2013

Prayers for a wonderful person. you will never be forgotten Pam. R.I.P. Love Renea

Renea Smith

January 23, 2013

May God grant you the strength to get through each day moving forward. May you feel the love of your community and extended family and friends that surround you. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. May Pam and Daniel rest in peace and watch over you. Our Deepest Sympathy to all that mourn.
Sincerely,
Larry & Linda Flanigan

January 23, 2013

Pam, my friend, my co-worker, my shopping buddy. You and Daniel have been in my thoughts and prayers since Friday. I try and keep the good times we shared in my thoughts, right now it is all I can do to keep myself from crying. I know you are at peace and Daniel is with you. Watch over Brent. I will keep him in my prayers too. You are so missed by so many already. I will never forget the times we shared. RIP my friend. Love, Sharon

Sharon McGlothlin

January 22, 2013

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