James R. Kadlac

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JAMES R. KADLAC
AGE: 78 KENDALL PARK
James R. Kadlac, 78, of Kendall Park died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Perth Amboy he resided in Kendall Park , South Brunswick for 35 years. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School class of 1948. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He Served as a Loadmaster on the C141 Airplane. A member of the 732 Airlift Squadron. James also retired from PSE &G at the Sewaren Generating Station in 1993 as a storekeeper. He was formerly employed by Nassau Conover, Princeton and Malouff Auto, North Brunswick. Through the years he was a member of several amateur radio clubs, his call letters were W2QAS. He also received his private pilot license through Kupper Air Association. He loved Flying. Member of the Fort Monmouth Military Retiree Counsel, Public Service Retiree Employee Club, Member of the Golden Age Club of South Brunswick. A member of the South Brunswick Senior Social Club. He served in the 50th Armored Division of New Jersey National Guard for 17 years. He received Tank Commander of the Year during his service.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine Blum Kadlac, a son Jeffrey Kadlac of Philadelphia, PA, a daughter Kim and her husband Joseph Giorno of Egg Harbor Township, 2 grandchildren Brianna and Joey Giorno, a brother in law Charles Blum of Woodbridge, a nephew Karl Blum of Lake Hopatcong, a niece and her husband Joanne and Ed Yakelis of Indiana, PA, a great niece and her husband Susan and Jim McGee and great nephew and his wife Jimmy and Mary Hatch all of Pittsburg, PA, and many cousins.
The Funeral will be held 8:00 on Saturday , July 11, 2009 , at the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home 616 Ridge Road At New Road, Monmouth Junction. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecilia's Church 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.