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John Firtek Obituary
Born on March 27, 1963, in Passaic, N.J., he lived in Knowlton Township for the past 18 years.
He was employed by PPL as an account manager and, prior to that, was with Verizon Co. for 18 years.
He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Bogush Firtek; the father of Michelle and Brian, at home; the son of John and Sarah Pierce Firtek of Port Richey, Fla.; and the brother of Crystal Firtek Tintle of Vernon, N.J.
Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, in St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, East Stroudsburg. Interment will be in Stroudsburg Cemetery.
Donations, in memory of John, may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 140 Littleton Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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Robert Skehan
May 29, 2008
Dear Cindy & Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear today of John's passing from my children. John was a terrific person full of fun and energy. My fondest memories of John was his fun nature and love for his family. I enjoyed playing golf with John on several occassions and it did not matter how we hit the ball it was just the fun we had enjoying the day. My deepest condolences to you and your family. John will truly be missed by all.
kathleen chell
May 29, 2008
DEAR CINDY,
I NEVER KNEW JOHN, HOWEVER WAS AWARE OF HIS ILLNESS AND PRAYED FOR HIM AND YOUR FAMILY. KNOWING WHEN HE DIED MY CHILDREN WERE AWE-STRUCK WHEN THEY SAW YOU AT MASS I EXPLAINED THAT "THAT WAS THE FACE OF FAITH". YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BY YOUR ACTIONS HAVE PROFOUNDLY AFFECTED MY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAITH . THANK YOU! AS A HOSPICE NURSE I HEARD OF JOHNS SENSE OF HUMOR AND THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF GRACE HE HAD, OUR PRAYERS REMAIN WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
Bob Benvignati
May 28, 2008
My prayers are with the Family. I worked with John at Bell Atlantic. I am sorry for your loss.
Tom McCue
May 28, 2008
Cindy and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working along side John at Verizon for several years. He was truly a great guy, and a people person. I always enjoyed working with John. His dynamic personality and sense of humor would light up a room. He made us laugh alot and got us through some tough moments at Verizon. On behalf of myself and my family we wish you strength through this difficult time.
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Ashley S.
May 27, 2008
I feel so so sorry for the Firtek family because I am Brian's classmate, Ashley. he wasn't in school I can't imagine how sad the family feels.
7B Notre Dame Middle School
May 27, 2008
Dear Michelle, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, you and your family are in our prayers during this time of mourning, we know that you will be strong and get thru this with the help of all your friends here in 7B.
Bridget Trapanese
May 27, 2008
Cindy,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I had the pleasure of working with John for many years at Verizon. John spoke of you, Michelle and Brian quite often, and it was clearly evident how much he loved all of you. John was a wonderful man, a man of the utmost integrity and compassion; he was a good friend. I am so sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you always and sustain you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Joe Clifford
May 27, 2008
Cindy, Michele and Brian,
I have known your husband and father for about two years. On many occassions, he expressed his love for each of you and that you were his world. He had a great impact on me over the past year. He showed great bravery and a positive attitude. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky to have known John and to be able to call him a friend.
Joe Clifford
Frank, Joann and Olivia Izzo
May 27, 2008
Rest in Peace, John. You will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Cindy, Michelle and Brian. You are in our prayers.
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