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JOHN P. MAREK SR.
AGE: 90 CARTERET
John P. Marek Sr., 90, of Carteret, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. He was born in Carteret and was a lifelong resident. John was a parishioner of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Carteret, where he was an usher, a member of the Holy Name Society, and a member of the Holy Family Seniors. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Carey Council 1280 in Carteret. John retired from Ford Motor Company in Edison.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Zyskowski Marek. John is survived by his four children; his son, Alan Marek and his wile Denise; his daughter, Kathleen Marek; his son, Carl Marek; and his son, John Marek Jr. and his wife Donna; and his four granddaughters, Dana, Janine, Lauren, and Allyson.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, with K of C Carey Council 1280 ritual at 7:15 p.m. at Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Ave., Carteret. The funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at the funeral home, followed by a 10:15 a.m. Mass at Holy Family R.C. Church, Carteret. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery, Woodbridge.
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Darlene Sarnouski
March 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Margaret Rhoads and her daughter Darlene
Jack Lewandoski
March 13, 2009
Carl, Allan, Kathy & John,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on your dad's passing. Prayers for God's peace and comfort to you in this time of sorrow.
Jack
Msgr. Andy Szaroleta
March 13, 2009
My sincere sympathy to Carl and his siblings as they mourn the loss of their father. It has been many years since I've visited with the family, but I recall their hospitality and affection with much gratitude. May the Angels welcome Mr. Marek to the Heavenly Kingdom.
Arlene Geise (Torok)
March 13, 2009
Rest in peace, John. You've taken care of my parent's gravesites so many years. Please give them my love as you've entered God's kingdom. Your kindness was unparalleled. My condolences to John's family & friends.
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