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John Pavlak Obituary
AGE: 69 • Piscataway
Piscataway, NJ - John Leitch Pavlak, 69, passed away July 24, 2015 at JFK Haven Hospice in Edison, NJ. Born in Arbroath, Scotland to the late Joseph A. Pavlak and Anne Leitch Pavlak, he resided in Piscataway.
Mr. Pavlak was a retired Architect with EI Associates in Cedar Knolls, NJ. He enjoyed riding is Harley Davidson and scuba diving in Bon Aire where he spent time at his island condo.
John was predeceased by his wife Kristina T. Pavlak. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Christina Pavlak; his grandchildren Ian M. Pavlak and Sarafina J. Pavlak, all of Hyde Park, NY and his longtime companion Oksana Bokalo of Edison.
A memorial gathering will be held Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Piscataway Funeral Home, 18 Stelton Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the American Cancer Society.
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MURRAY SIMON
July 20, 2024
John was my scuba instructor and later designed our major home renovation with Lou Silverstein. Along the way he became a good friend. A class act.
Murray Simon
Allan Robb
August 23, 2015
John was my dad's cousin but he was closer to me in age, looks and interest! We shared some great times - In Scotland in our youth -In the US with my sister Margaret in 1986 in New Jersey. And for the last 7 years we have dived - as buddies - each February in the beautiful island of Bonaire in the Dutch Antilles. Katherine and I miss him so much. RIP Buddy.
John & Iggi in Bonaire
Iggi Husar
July 31, 2015
I loved John like a brother. I knew him for the 9 years he was sister Oksana's companion. He was passionate and vocal about his beliefs. We talked often and shared outings in NJ when my wife, Barb, and I would visit Oksana and him. He got me hooked on scuba diving and got certified when Barb and I vacationed in Bonaire with John and Oksana 2 years ago. John became my scuba coach and mentor. I drove John to his last outing, a WWII aircraft air show held on June 6, Reading, PA. The outing lifted his spirits. We had a very enjoyable time. I will seriously miss you Brother John.
Murray Simon
July 26, 2015
John was my first scuba instructor and later my client and friend. I hadn't seen him in many years and I am sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of him.
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