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Grace Justus Obituary
Grace Justus, 75, of Lyndhurst, passed away Monday, July 10th, 2017.
She was born to Frank and Rose Villante in Jersey City. In the late 1950's Grace moved with her family from Jersey City to Lyndhurst where she remained for the rest of her life. She married John Justus from Lyndhurst, they had three children and were married for over 54 years.
Grace was extremely passionate about animals, especially cats and dogs and fostered both. She volunteered with the Humane Society She was a Veterinarian Technician with Carlstadt Animal Hospital for 13 years, before retiring. She was also a wonderful artist who enjoyed drawing and painting and sharing them with family and friends. Most of all, Grace enjoyed her friends and family, especially her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Grace will be missed by her devoted & loving husband John Justus, Children; William "Billy" Justus & wife Laurie, Annette Justus and Sherri Brading, grandchildren; Sarah, Joshua and Anna, Siblings; Frank Giordano, Linda Dries, and Frank Villante. She is predeceased by Camille Brody.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations written in memory of "Grace Justus" to
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development, attn: Emily Carter 885 Second Avenue,8th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, 4-8pm in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford.
Funeral Thursday, gathering 9am in Funeral Home for 10am Prayer Service followed by Entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington.
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Sandra Cruz
July 5, 2019
Aunt Grace I miss u very much but I know that u are with mom and now daddy . Who passed 1 year ago love u Sandra cruz
July 11, 2017
We were very sorry to hear about Grace's passing. She often took care of our cats when we were away and they were always perfectly happy when we came back. A sad loss to our community. Condolences to Grace's family.
Susan and Michael Marmé
Sandra Cruz
July 11, 2017
Sherri my condolences to everyone I'm so sorry aunt Grace ment the world to me.the last time i seen her when we came down with cindy,ed,my husband and she made hotdogs I'm always goinv to remember that it's the last thing that we did together. All my love
Sandra Briody-cruz
Linda Egierd-Natale
July 11, 2017
Rest in Peace my dear cousin. I will always remember your kindness towards my mom, your Aunt Helen. Now you are with many family members in heaven. You are now a guardian angel for your family. Love you.
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