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Frank Czapkowski Obituary
South River - Frank "Chippy" Czapkowski age 76 of South River passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Roosevelt Care Center in Old Bridge. Born in New Brunswick he had lived in East Brunswick for 10 years and has resided in South River for most of his life. Before his retirement in 2001 he was employed by DuPont in Parlin as a Research Assistant for 39 years. Frank was a communicant of St Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church in South River where he also was a member of the Holy Name Society, and was an usher and adult altar server. He was a member of the Bill Denny Chapter National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, the Outback Hunting Club, the American Legion Post 214, South River Seniors, South River Lions Club 16-D, DuPont 25 Year Club and the South River Knights of Columbus Council #3001. He belonged to the NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Club, he was a trustee at Washington Monumental Cemetery, a member of the South River Historical Society and he dressed up as Santa Claus for the American Legion and St Mary's Church for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing baseball.
He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Helen, his wife JoAnn and his brother Richard. Surviving are his sons and their spouses Frank and Jeanne of Jackson and Joseph and Patti of East Brunswick, his granddaughters Kristyn Wagner and Robyn Czapkowski, his sisters Marie Sutter of South Amboy, Helen Cseh of Sayreville and Elaine Chamberlain and her husband Robert of South River, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday 8:30am from the Maliszewski Funeral Home, 218 Whitehead Ave, South River with a 9am Mass at St Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church in South River. Burial will follow at Washington Monumental Cemetery in South River.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Frank's name to St. Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church 30 Jackson St. South River, NJ 08882
Letters of condolence, directions and completed arrangements may be found by visiting www.maliszewskifuneralhome.com.
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James Samuel
January 13, 2025
Miss you very much chip we sure did a lot together for many years
Sister Elaine....
January 13, 2023
I know you are still watching over all of us Love to You and all that is there with you!!
Florence-Ann Jankowsky
January 14, 2022
Dearest cousin "Frankie"
You are remembered and still missed!
Elaine Chamberlain
January 13, 2022
Forever in my Heart..
Elaine Chamberlain
June 21, 2021
His little sister is missing him...Thank you all for so many kind words... always in my heart
Jim Samuel
January 13, 2021
CHIPPY miss you very much it’s not the same hunting without you being there.we had over 50 years of being friends and we sure did a lot together.
Florence-Ann Jankowsky
January 13, 2020
It's not difficult to remember my dear cousin because he was such a kind soul. He held a special place in my heart and is still missed.
Leslie Zelanko
March 22, 2018
Chippy was a great great guy. He is now with his beloved wife Joanne. Jo and I worked together for several years. May they Rest In Peace in each other's arms.
January 22, 2018
Condolences to the family. Chippy was a really nice guy and fun to work with.
Don & diane Eberle
Florence Jankowsky
January 22, 2018
Rest in peace, dear cousin.
Florence Jankowsky
January 22, 2018
"Frankie" was such a good person and the nicest cousin. He was gone too soon and will be missed. We hope he is at peace, together with the Kizlinski family. Love you, cousin Florence-Ann and Jack
Paul Losiewicz
January 21, 2018
Frank was a treasure. A tireless volunteer for the Bill Denny Chapter. RIP.
Karen Margaret Kissling
January 21, 2018
My first cousin Frankie (as I knew him) was truly a nice person - he was always smiling, and cracking a joke! Rest in peace, dear cousin. And deepest sympathy to all of the Czapkowski family for your loss.
Charlie Kissling
January 21, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Czapkowski family. Frankie had a kind and gentle heart. I have many fond memories of my cousin. He enjoyed family, taking time for each one of us. His patience was appreciated teaching me how to play softball as a child at picnics. Frankie is one of the finest men I have known.
CHARLES CSEH
January 20, 2018
CHIP A FRIEND SINCE GRADE SCHOOL, WE SHARED MUTUAL RESPECT TOWARDS EACH OTHER OUR ENTIRE LIVES. A GREAT ALL AROUND GUY . GOD DID BLESS HIM . REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND . CHARLES CSEH
Doris Wysocki
January 20, 2018
My sincerest sympathy to the entire family. He & Joann were good friends with my late husband & I. I knew him as a co-worker at Dupont & in all the years his smile, humor & personality never changed. A truly great, genuine guy who will be missed by all who were graced to know him. God Bless.
Roger Csatari
January 20, 2018
Sending sincere sympathy to Chippy's family. We were friends in high school and even though I live in Florida, we always kept in touch by phone and Christmas cards. He was a great friend
Roger S. Csatari
Elizabeth Melhorn
January 20, 2018
My sinceres condolences to the family, Frank is a wonderful person to remember, always so joyful and such a good sense of humor.
May the Lord be with you Frank.
David Stout
January 19, 2018
Wonderful man, great sense of humor & played the games for all he w worth. He was a fine, fine fellow!!
Jim Samuel
January 19, 2018
Will surely miss my hunting partner and great friend,we were friends since 1968,we worked together in Dycril and Cyrel.
In Dycril my nickname was Nuttsy,
RIP Chip you are in a better place will see you when its my time
John & Ruthann Kizlinski
January 19, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to Frank , Joey and their wives and his grandchildren . Also sympathy to his sisters, Helen, Elaine and Marie.
Frank made a deep and lasting relationship with
everyone who knew him. He was always there for everyone. A truly great family man, who was very much loved by all who knew him.
Now he has joined the love of his life, Joann, his
wife. John has especially good memories of his
cousin, Chap. We shall especially remember his
smile. Always smiling.
He shall be missed by all who knew him.
With our sincere sympathy,
John and Ruthann Kizlinski xo
Earl Bennett
January 19, 2018
Knew "Chippy" for many years. Have been in the south for many years but saw him a few years ago and the same guy. Full of life and a big smile as always. Sorry to see one of the good guys pass on. Earl Bennett
January 19, 2018
My sincere condolences for your loss. May it comfort you to know that God keeps those who pass away in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:15
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