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JOHN SASALA
AGE: 94 SEWAREN
John Sasala, 94, of Sewaren, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at J.F.K. Medical Center. He was born in Perth Amboy and lived in Perth Amboy before moving to Sewaren 52 years ago. John worked as a crane operator for A.S.A.R.C.O. for 45 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Perth Amboy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in World War II..
John was preceded in death by his parents, Stefan and Anna (nee Compel) Sasala and he was the brother of the late Anna Andresch and Stephen Sasala. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (nee Sepelak) Sasala; his daughter, Jane Sasala of Sewaren; and his son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Sasala Jr. of Sewaren. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Jennifer and her husband Marine Staff. Sgt. Ryan Seiler of San Diego, Calif., and Jacqueline Sasala of Sewaren; his great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Elizabeth Seiler; his sister-in-law, Helen Green of Woodbridge; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay St., Perth Amboy. We will begin to leave at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 from the funeral home for a 10 a.m. service at St. John's Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Elizabeth Sasala.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
October 27, 2009
Dear Jane
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss
Your yoga friend,
Dawn
Joseph & Becky Sasala
October 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, always.
Maxine & Jim Vigilante
October 24, 2009
There are no words to describe how we feel. Uncle John went to the Lord knowing he had the most devoted family taking care of him. We are so sorry we cannot attend, however, our prayers will be with you.
Love, Maxine (Sasala),Jim and family.
Beth,Douglas,Megan Sasala
October 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Eileen Luongo
October 23, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Anna Fulbright
October 23, 2009
Dear Aunt Betty, Janie, and John, We are thinking of you and saying many prayers.With much love, Anna and James
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