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Michael Kondas Obituary
AGE: 87 • Bridgewater
Michael Kondas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Piscataway, he lived in Bridgewater for the last 46 years. A Navy veteran of two wars, he proudly served our country in World War II and in the Korean War. A graduate of Seton Hall College, he received an advanced degree in chemistry from Fordham University. Michael was employed as a research chemist by American Cyanamid Company for 38 years, retiring from the Agricultural Research Division of the company in 1991. He was an avid traveler and photographer, often sharing his scripted slide show presentations detailing his worldly travels to the delight of family, friends and colleagues. Michael was as an exceptional violinist and was fluent in several languages.
He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville, to include performing as a member of the Hispanic Choir and helping usher at Sunday services. He also graciously volunteered his time to the church's Social Ministry Program through hospital visitations of ailing parishioners at Somerset Medical Center for many years. Michael was a warm, kind, sincere and compassionate person who touched so many lives; he truly put the interests of others before himself. Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his spouse of 50 years, Maria, a daughter Elaine Sheh and her husband Robert of Somerville, and a son David and his wife Janet of Bridgewater, along with four grandchildren, Michael, Helene, Brandon and Brianna.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30am on Saturday, December 28 at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater. Visiting hours will be from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Friday, December 27, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Michael's memory to the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS), PO Box 8073, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Hicks
December 29, 2013
Dave, my deepest sympathy are with you and your family on the loss of your dad. Heaven has a new angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Myriam&Rodrigo Trivino
December 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Kondas family. Mike will live forever in our hearts and memory. RIP to our good friend.
Vanessa Amaxopoulos
December 27, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Kondas family. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in peace.
Roy Lindsey
December 23, 2013
Mr. Kondas accomplished a great deal during his lifetime and must have been a very wonderful person to know. Our deepest sympathy in your time of grievance. He will surely be missed.
Roy Lindsey
Sally & Robert Hassenplug
December 23, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 23, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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