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Wanda Maydish Obituary

Wanda Slesinski Maydish

AGE: 88 • Sayreville

Wanda Slesinski Maydish, age 88, of Sayreville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Sayreville she was a lifelong borough resident. Mrs. Maydish was a communicant of Saint Stanislaus Kostka R. C. Church in Sayreville where she was a member of the Rosary Society and also a member of the Sayreville St Stan's Seniors Club. Wanda was a past president and life member of Washington School PTA, past president and member of Sayreville VFW Post 4699 Ladies Auxiliary. She served as committee woman for the 18th district Democratic Party, served on the local assistance board for over 25 years, and a member of Sayreville Historical Society.

She is predeceased by her husband, Andrew J. Maydish in 2005, also her parents, Thomas & Pauline Slesinski, and her brothers, Frank, Walter & Edward (Sledge) Slesinski. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Lennie & Larry McDaniel of Newburgh, Indiana, Thomas & Lisa Maydish of Ocean Gate, Michael & Chris Maydish of South Amboy, and James & Laurie Maydish of Howell; her grandchildren, Thomas, Jon, Michelle, Lori, Jane, Jill, Clay, Stefanie, Ethan, Travis, Chelsea and her 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday 8:30am from the Maliszewski Memorial Home, 121 Main Street, Sayreville followed by a 9am Mass at Saint Stanislaus Kostka R. C. Church in Sayreville with burial to follow at Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Sayreville. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Memorial contributions in Wanda's name can be made to Sayreville Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 9, Sayreville, N.J. 08872. The following groups will hold services Wednesday at the funeral home: Sayreville St Stan's Seniors 2:30pm, Saint Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Society 3pm and VFW Ladies Auxiliary 7:15pm. Messages of condolences may be left for the family at www.maliszewskimemorialhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Home News Tribune & Asbury Park Press on Mar. 5, 2013.

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Jill McDaniel

March 10, 2013

Though I miss you, I know you are thrilled to be with Dziadzi again. Love you, Babci. See you later.

Jill and Isaac

Gail Dalsgard

March 7, 2013

Chris, Mike and family,
I just want to send my condolences to you and your family. May you find strength at this time to help you through this. Prayers are with all of you.

Gail and Lee Dalsgard, Kerhonkson, NY.

March 6, 2013

Wanda was one of my favorite relatives by marriage and dearest of friends during the past 63 years. Her recent letter to me was written on Feb. 24, 2013, and I will miss her very much, but she is at peace. My condolences to her wonderful family. Love, Aldona

March 6, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of "Cha Cha" Wanda's passing - I have very fond memories of her. My condolences to all.
Love, Mary (Bertha Luba's daughter)

Frank Terzino

March 5, 2013

My prayers... I knew SLEDGE...nice guy.

Josie Caliendo

March 5, 2013

Tom, Lisa & Family,
So sorry about your loss. It's never easy. The thing that helped me was knowing they were at Peace now & together with others that passed away before them. Love You Both!!!

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