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Marilyn Shadek Obituary
Born in Englewood, Mrs. Shadek was raised in Teaneck and lived in Oradell before moving to Pompton Plains. She was a teacher in the Teaneck school district. Also, she sang with several church choirs. She was a member of the Oradell Book and Needle Club and was involved with the Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan performances. She was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood and a trustee of the Oradell Swim Club. She was a member of the Paramus Park Mall Walkers. And, she had a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College, Baltimore, Md.
Arrangements were by the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. Interment was at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
Mrs. Shadek is survived by her husband, Warren; her children, Patricia Platten, Peter Shadek, Karen Carroll, and Kenneth Shadek; and her grandchildren, Lynley Platten, Christopher and Kathryn Shadek, Graeme, Braeden, and Kristyn Carroll, and Daniel, Justin, and Gabriella Shadek.
She was predeceased by her parents, Marian and Frank Leers; and her brother, William Leers.
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Nadine Coquelin
January 23, 2018
I have been thinking of both Marilyn and Warren for quite some time now. I became a friend of theirs during the trip to Australia and New Zealand in 1987. Please convey my heartfelt sympathy to Warren. Thank-you.
Sean Breslin
April 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a kind and compassionate person and a great mom.
Ellen Esposito
February 20, 2016
Marilyn was a wonderful neighbor in Oradell. She always had a warm smile, a big heart , and a caring personality. Mike and I have such happy memories of the Shadek family.
May she rest in peace
Kristin Lamendola
February 17, 2016
It's with great sadness I learned of Marilyn's passing. She was always a presence at softball and volleyball games and I always got the sense that she delighted in seeing others reach their goals. Hers was a generous spirit. My condolences to the entire Shadek family, in particular my friend of nearly 40 years, Karen.
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