Nicholas Koren

Nicholas Koren obituary, Rutherford, NJ

Nicholas Koren

Nicholas Koren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Calhoun - Mania Funeral Home on Mar. 8, 2026.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Koren, 89, of Rutherford, who died on March 8, 2026, at Valley Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family.

Nick is survived by his devoted wife, Olga (née Syrovatka); his children, Tatiana Rivich and her husband Steven, Nicholas Jr., and Elena Johnson and her husband Doug; and his cherished grandchildren, Andrew Rivich, Scott Rivich, and Nicholas Johnson.

He will be remembered for his love of family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Nick was an Electrical Engineer for Lucent Technologies in Holmdel for over 40 years.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Our Lady of Kazan Russian Orthodox Church, 70–78 Heller Parkway, Newark, NJ, on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Interment will follow at St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, 316 Cassville Road, Jackson, NJ.

A full life story will be published soon.

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