John Edward Weck

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JOHN EDWARD WECK
AGE: 94 SOUTH RIVER
John Edward Weck, 94, of South River, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born Jan. 19, 1916, in Sayreville, he graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1934. Employed by DuPont as a laboratory technician, John enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and initially served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, GA. He subsequently graduated from Officers Candidate School as 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry, and was deployed to the Pacific Theatre, where he served as a company commander with the 43rd Infantry Division. There, John participated in action in the Northern Solomons, New Guinea and Luzon campaigns. In addition to receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Arrowhead and the Philippine Liberation Ribbons, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1946 as a 1st Lieutenant, John continued his commitment to his country and community by actively participating in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1964. Upon his return to civilian life following WWII, John's work experience encompassed positions in sales, insurance and banking. He retired from Heritage Bank in 1973 as Branch Manager. John was an active member of the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and served as its treasurer until he retired. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years and served faithfully as an usher at Our Lady of Victory RC Church in Sayreville for many years. John was also an exempt fireman and a member of the American Legion and VFW. John loved golf and traveled extensively after his retirement.
John married Mae Frances Hansen on Jan. 22, 1955, at Our Lady of Victory RC Church and recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Mae, his sister Cecelia Weck Barrett, nieces Michelle Barrett Montiero, Patricia Weck Chatfield, Priscilla Weck Papandria, nephews Thomas Barrett and Christopher Weck, many cousins, great nieces and nephews. Additional survivors include his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Susie Hansen and sister-in-law Elaine Hansen Gardner. He was predeceased in death by his parents, John Henry Weck and Theresa Baumann Weck and brother, Lawrence Joseph Weck.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Burial will be at the Brigadier General W. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown. Calling hours will be Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in John's name be made to the Army Historical Foundation, 2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.