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Albert Hollus Obituary
AGE: 76 • Woodbridge
Albert J. Hollus of Woodbridge died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at JFK Medical Center in Edison on Monday, August 20th. He was 76. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, Mr. Hollus served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer. Upon discharge, he married Valerie Elisko in 1962 and moved to Woodbridge, where they raised their family. Mrs. Elisko-Hollus died in 1998. Mr. Hollus later married Maria Ngying in 2004 and she preceded him in death in 2011.
Mr. Hollus was employed by the Woodbridge Township Police Department as an officer for 31 years and belonged to the PBA Local 38. Upon his retirement he was president of the NJ State Retired Police and Fireman's Association Local 9 Middlesex and Monmouth Counties and was an active member of the VFW Post 7164 of Avenel. Mr. Hollus was involved with many religious organizations. He was an active member of St. James R.C. Church, Woodbridge, where he served as a lector. In addition, he was a member of the St. Nicholas Byzantine Church, Perth Amboy, the Hungarian Reformed Church, Woodbridge and St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Port Reading.
Mr. Hollus is predeceased by his wives Valerie and Maria, his parents John and Anna Reway-Hollus, a sister Eleanor Hollus-Petren, a daughter Geralyn Hollus and a niece Leslie Dreeson-Kennedy. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Hollus-Lis and her companion David Colalillo of Sewaren, son Albert G. Hollus and his companion Robert Sorbanelli, Jr. of Woodbridge, granddaughters Nicole and Jessica Lis of Sewaren, nephew John Petren and his wife Megan and their three children of Audubon, PA, his step sons; Chris Catipay and his wife Rose and their children John, Ina and Marcus of Woodbridge, Noel Catipay of the Phillipines and Albert's dear friend for 50 years, Robert LaPenta.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 24th at 9:30am from the Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home 411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge followed by a 10:00am Mass of Resurrection at St. James Church with interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Hopelawn. Visitation will be Thursday 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the funeral home with a parastas at 7:30pm. To send condolences visit www.gerityfh.com
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Nick & Nancy Malcolm
August 29, 2012
Our Condolences to Al's Family, he was fun to work with and good friend.
August 24, 2012
Al was my brothers best pal for years. I met him when I first came out of the Air Force in 1956. He was a really a great guy. He and my brother are now together. So sorry for your loss.
Edward Wyzykowski Ocean Grove N.J.
Vickie Gyurik (Mitzak)
August 23, 2012
Albert and Kathy,
you may not remember me, but I knew your Mom and Dad. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Alberici
August 23, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to Al's family. I served with Al as a Lector at St. James and have great respect for his dedication to our Lord. May Al now be resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord. I am sure he is at peace with his beloved wives. God Bless You All!
Ray Schall
August 23, 2012
Uncle Al, everybody's pal. Your pal Ray Schall. Rest in peace you earned it.
Joseph Reid
August 23, 2012
Al Hollus a great guy and a great friend. I will never forget the trips we took to Florida, U.S. Naval Academy, Maine, Albany, Cinncinati and other sites. What great times our little group had. I will miss you buddy.
Ronald & Charrie Lis
August 23, 2012
Albert J Hollus Thanks for all the good times and the memories Rest in Peace Love You Ron.
August 23, 2012
Dear Albert, Working with your dad in Shoprite was such a pleasure,he was a wonderful gentleman.Please accept our deepest sympathies. Kathy and Danny O'Brien
Gregory Paul
August 23, 2012
I knew "Mr. Hollus" since my childhood days when I was in the Cub Scouts with his son Al. Later, I had the pleasure to work with him for a couple of years @ WPD before his retirement. Always cheerful, & a nice person to be around. Rest in peace, Al.
Miller Family
August 23, 2012
AL,
May you be resting in heavenly peace, Im so sorry to your family for this loss. You were a great person, always to be remembered. Brandon will miss you and the baseball games,and all the fun you guys had, You were just like a grandpa to him! Rest in peace with the angels!
Ronald & Charrie Lis
August 23, 2012
Thanks Al for everything we shared together you will be greatly missed by all Rest in peace Love You Ron
Linda and Kevin Garvey
August 22, 2012
Al - may God surround you and your family with the comfort and support of family and friends through this difficult time. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
JANE SKELTON-HANKERSON
August 22, 2012
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MY FRIEND AL. WE GREW UP TOGETHER ON EAST AVE IN PERTH AMBOY, WENT TO GRAMMER AND HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER AND ATTENDED OUR HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS. WE BOTH WENT INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT. HE IN WOODBRIDGE AND I TO MIDDLESEX CTY SHERIFF'S. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE SURELY MISSED.
Bob Greiza
August 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss Al, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, take care of yourself and your family see you soon.
Bob and Lori
GEORGE R. REBNICKY
August 22, 2012
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY..
Shannon Gonzalez
August 22, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Al and family. Lots of prayers and love for you through this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Mary Chilton
August 22, 2012
Al & Hollus/Lis family
So sorry for your loss. sending thoughts and prayers your way.
chilton's Newport RI
Laurie Robertshaw
August 22, 2012
He was a great man loved by all, and will truly be greatly missed.
All my love and prayers to Al and Kathy and her girls.
You all know I love you, and am always here for you.
Love,
Guy Nemara
August 22, 2012
To Al's Family,
Al will be sorely missed by all who new him. He just had a wonderful way about him and always was willing to go that extra step for you. He was your typical boy scout helpful friendly courtious kind obiedient cheerful thrifty brave clean and reverent. There is nothing you can say negative he was just an all around nice guy.
I will sure miss him,
August 22, 2012
Our condolences to the Hollus/Lis family. It was always a pleasure to see Al at all our family functions. He will be greatly missed.
Our Sympathy,
Dennis & Catherine Lukach
JOE AND DOTTIE SEUBERT
August 22, 2012
TO AL'S FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH AL ON THE JOB FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GOOD COP. AFTER MY RETIREMENT AL CAME TO FL TO VISIT US A COUPLE TIMES AND HIS FAVORITE THING WAS TO HEAD OUT AND GO FISHING. HE WAS ALWAYS WELCOME HERE. HE WILL BE MISSED--REST IN PEACE BROTHER!
Kathy & May Oldak
August 22, 2012
Our Prays are with Al & his family.
Frank Gajewski
August 21, 2012
Dear Al (Moon Man) one of the best and most helpful guys I ever knew, friend and fellow officer, thanks for the memories buddy, Rest in Peace Frank and Sue Gajewski
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