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Marion Minarck Obituary
AGE: 80 • South Plainfield
Marion "Joy" (Hunt) Minarck, 80, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at home. Born in Dunellen, Joy was raised in North Plainfield prior to settling to South Plainfield many years ago. She graduated of North Plainfield High School. Known by many as Grandma Joy, she had various interests. Joy loved to fish along with her late husband Jack, vacation with family and friends, playing cards and enjoyed family gatherings and reunions.
In addition to her late husband, Joy is predeceased by a son-in-law Nicky DeCillis and a brother Howard Hunt. Surviving are her 2 daughters; Carrie George and her husband Charlie of South Plainfield and Stacey DeCillis also of South Plainfield, 2 brothers; Emery Hunt and his wife Florence of Manasquan and Andrew Hunt and his wife Jean of North Plainfield. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren; Amanda, Charlie, Michael, Nicholas, Dana, Jaclyn and Leann.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10am in the McCriskin- Gustafson Home For Funerals, www.mccriskinfuneralhome.com 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 4-8pm in the funeral home.
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Gloria Esolda
March 9, 2012
To the Minarck family
I went all through school with Joy. She was a "joy" to know. She will be missed. Our love and prayers to all.
Gloria "Palocce" Esolda
Sharon Olson
February 19, 2012
The Minarck family--We will always miss Aunt Joy
and we will always have fond memories of her. She will always live forever in our hearts. Love Sharon ,Lisa &Bob Olson
February 19, 2012
Carrie and Stacey--peace to your family at this time. May you have sweet memories of your mother to comfort you.
Karen Van Orden
February 17, 2012
The Minarck Family-Deepest Sympathy and condolences to all at this sad time. Tom, Peg, Anne and all the Sullivan's.
Judy Baker
February 16, 2012
Dear Carrie and Stacey and Famlies, my deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of memories growing up on dumont with your family. Your mom always made me feel like a part of your family. RIP Joy. Sinserely Judy Baker
Paula Duffy
February 16, 2012
Carrie and Stacey,
Our deepest condolences...your Mom was a wonderfully vibrant person. She and my Aunt Rita had many good times together, as did we when we visited.
I hope all your treasured memories will help to console you.
Paula Kolakowski Duffy and family
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