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Joseph Greshko Obituary
Boonton - Joseph T. Greshko died tragically on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Born and raised in Boonton, Joe was a journeyman carpenter with Deacon Homes, Inc. for the past 35 years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman traveling extensively on hunting and fishing expeditions.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a lifetime member of the NRA and a distinguished member of the Eastern Chapter Wild Sheep Foundation.
Joe (Jody) was predeceased by his father, Edward B. Greshko. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Greshko, his brother, Edward Greshko, his sister, Annette Langseder and her husband, Eric, his sister, Mary Ann Deacon and her husband, Philip, his nephew, Eric Greshko and his great-nephew, Duke Greshko.
Services are private and are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton.
Relatives and friends will be received by the family on Friday, September 21, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Black Forest Inn, Route 206, Stanhope.
Memorial donations may be made to Father John's Animal Shelter, 50 Father John's Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07848. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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Kathy & Rich Dahn
October 8, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss...Sometimes there are just no words and this is one of them. Unfortunately we just found out about this tragedy...may God bring you peace
Jennifer and Eddie Dunn
September 22, 2018
Jody, we just Can't believe your gone. We miss you so much!! Keep thinking we will see that amazing guy sitting at the breakfast table or at the fire picking on pop!! Our boys loved listening to your stories and will miss your hints about fishing. The lake will never be the same. We will treasure all our memories with you. We love you!!
September 22, 2018
WHO SHALL REMEMBER YOU? THOSE YOU HAVE LEFT BEHIND. SAFE TRIP HOME JOE, PERHAPS SOMEDAY WE SHALL MEET AGAIN. I LOOK FORWARD TO THAT POSSIBILITY.
PAX VOBISCUM
Joe Anthony and Melody
Michelle Blusewicz
September 21, 2018
Melodys daughters wedding
Michelle Blusewicz
September 21, 2018
Michelle Blusewicz
September 21, 2018
Joe I didn't meet you hunting or fishing, I met you through Melody, you were a blessing to our family and very involved, you taught Anthony how to walk on his first birthday, helped Nicole on her wedding day, had good times with Michael, laughed at dinners, bbqs, and family events you were a sweet genuine loving one of a kind guy, and had a bright future with Melody, you were a true pleasure knowing, and having in our family, you had an unforgettable laugh and smile, Joe you are tremendously missed! God bless you, Rest peacefully
Ed Burns
September 19, 2018
Mary Ann, Phil and the Greshko Family, I offer you my deepest symphonies for the loss of Joe, you will be in my prayers . Ed Burns
ed mackin
September 19, 2018
you will be missed my friend.i will always remember the great times we shared hunting and fishing.you will always be part of my life Joe and for that i am blessed.until we meet again,rest in peace.
benjamin wilson
September 18, 2018
Im at a loss for words, Rest in Peace fellow hunter. Always a smile and a kind word. What a sportsman he was he will surely be missed.
Maureen Slack
September 18, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to Phil and Mary Ann. Please accept my condolences and prayers for you both.
Maureen Slack
Amy Schwarz
September 18, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the family. I knew Joe from when he was building Father John's. He was easy to talk to, a hard worker and all around great guy. He'll certainly be missed.
Bill an Betty Lou Walker
September 18, 2018
To the Greshko Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe at Nancie and John's house. My husband being a hunter loved hearing about his hunting experiences.
Our DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO EACH AND EVERY FAMILY MEMBER.
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