Marian Bryja

Marian Bryja obituary

Marian Bryja

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639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013

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St. Joseph RC Church

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Marian Bryja Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Marian Bryja, 81, of Middletown, formerly of Clifton, passed away on October 28, 2025.

Born in Poland, he came to the US in 1979 and settled in Clifton before moving to Middletown in July. A parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic, Marian was a machine operator for many years, retiring several years ago.

Beloved husband of the late Anna H. Bryja who passed away in 2024. Devoted father of Halina Nibbling and her late husband Laurence. Dear brother of Janina Stefaniak, and the late Jozef, Andrzej and Jan. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his canine companions Chelsea and Charlie.

Visiting Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:45 AM at the funeral home and 11 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Passaic. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shook Funeral Home

639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013

Send Flowers

Oct

31

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

Shook Funeral Home

639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013

Send Flowers

Oct

31

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph RC Church

7 Parker Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055

Send Flowers

Oct

31

Interment

12:30 p.m.

St. Mary's Cemetery

1 Outwater Lane, Saddle Brook, NJ

Send Flowers

Only 4 hours left for delivery to next service.