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John Wawrzynski Obituary
Carteret - John J. Wawrzynski Sr. 87, of Carteret, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Carteret and was a life-long resident. He served in the Air Force, during the Korean War, following sometime in the Navy Reserves. He was employed at GATX, in Carteret, from where he retired after 39 years. John was a devoted parishioner of Holy Family Church. He was an officer in the Holy Name Society, and he served as an Usher and Counter for over 60 years. John was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Carey Council 1280, the VFW Post 2314 and local seniors groups.
He is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Genevieve Wawrzynski; brothers, Anthony, Edward and Walter; and sisters, Mary and Jean. John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Florence; his sons, John Jr., and Joseph and his wife, Dorcie; his grandchildren, Joseph II and Kristin; and his sister, Alfreda.
The Funeral will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 starting at 9:30 AM at Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Avenue in Carteret. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM at Holy Family Church on Emerson St. in Carteret, followed by Interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, from 3 PM to 7 PM. The family requests that everyone go home and wash and polish their cars in John's memory.
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Tom Young
January 13, 2020
Sending our condolences to Florence, John, Joe and the rest of the family from "deep in the heart of Texas". Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you celebrate his life and memories.
Justine Waurzynski- Blankenbeckler
January 7, 2020
RIP. Remembering you as a Great Uncle, and now you are in Heaven. In my thoughts and Prayers
Dawn Cannata
January 7, 2020
Sincere condolences to Florence and family. Tex was an incredibly kind man. Always smiling and willing to help you if he could. I loved the way he wore his bolo ties. Very sharp dressed man. Rest in peace Tex. You'll always be remembered.
January 7, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to the family!
John & Jan Clough
January 7, 2020
Our condolences to the whole family.
Jim and Ann Marie Norris
caz uszenski
January 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Florence and family. I met John many, many years ago in Holy Family and he struck me as a very personable person; one would say "a man's man". He always reminded me of my uncle Stanley. I also remember him sticking his arms out with the collection basket. Boy, those were the "good old days. God be with him and you and the family.
Lynn Staubach Williams
January 5, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to the family.
January 5, 2020
Fabulous remembrance. I never met him but this weekend I will go to the car wash and get my car washed! XO. Kim M-T
Ed Benson
January 5, 2020
Tex,
While Working with him at GATX I will always remember him for his pleasant demeanor. May you Rest In Peace.
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