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John Placko Obituary

PLACKO - John, Jr., "Tiny", of Clifton, formerly of Midland Park on May 5, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Rita H. (Greco). Devoted father of Nancy Eileen Bower, John M. Placko and his wife Ruth Ann, and the late Carol Ann Jeffer. Dear brother of Paul, and the late Mildred. Loving grandfather of John Michael and Keith Placko, Tammy Bower, Dean Sullivan, Brian, Michael, and William Placko, and the late David. Cherished great grandfather of Natalie and Kailyn Placko, and Brayden Sullivan. Loving companion of Lorraine Sabbath. Funeral Wednesday 10 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Hwy #1, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902, would be appreciated.

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Published by The Record/Herald News from May 7 to May 13, 2006.

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