Peter W. Surdyka Jr.

Peter W. Surdyka Jr. obituary, Passaic, NJ

Peter W. Surdyka Jr.

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Peter Surdyka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shook Funeral Home, Inc. - Clifton on Mar. 21, 2026.
Peter W. Surdyka, Jr., 82, of Passaic, passed away on March 19, 2026. Born and raised in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident. An Army National Guardsman during the Vietnam War, Peter worked as a Lab Technician for over 30 years at Hoffmann-LaRoche, Nutley, and was an avid Classic Car enthusiast.

Beloved son of the late Passaic Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Peter and Anne Surdyka. Devoted brother of the late Passaic Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Richard Surdyka. Dear brother in law of Marie Surdyka. Loving uncle of Scott DuBrow and his wife Lisa. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Visiting Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2-4 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. A prayer service will begin at 3 PM. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the American Heart Association www.heart.org in memory of Peter, would be greatly appreciated.

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