Marian Bryja

Marian Bryja obituary

Marian Bryja

Marian Bryja Obituary

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