John M. "Jack Who?" Malinak
John M. "Jack Who?" Malinak
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John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during peacetime. He was a retired Crossing Guard with the Edison Township Police Department for many years. Prior to his position as a Crossing Guard, he was employed as a Warehouse Manager with Allied Chemical Co. in Carteret and with the Edison Township Road Department. "Jack Who?" was an active member of the Edison Elks Lodge # 2487 and the Edison Italian-American Club.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Christina Pachuta, who died in 2021, and his parents, John and Anna Malinak.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Beverly Malinak, and his beloved daughter, Tracy Malinak.
Private cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Flynn and Son/ Mitruska Funeral Home Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ 08863.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
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Nancy Schodowski
June 11, 2025
Dear Bev and Tracy - I am so sorry for the loss of dear Jack. Losing someone you love is never easy and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many treasured memoires that I will hold in my heart forever. With lots of love and hugs - Nancy
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Bonnie Majer
June 9, 2025
You won't be forgotten. We will always remember how you liked to grocery shop, cook and grill. You always made delicious meals. You had a good sense of humor and we always liked being around you. Rest in Peace.
Love, Bonnie, Andy, Jim and Cheri Schmidt.
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