Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ (2026)

04/07/2026

Christian J. Jourdan

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04/07/2026

Arthur B. Chapman, Jr.

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04/07/2026

Joseph T. DeFoe

Joseph Thomas DeFoe of Parlin, NJ passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Joe was born in Elmont, New York on September 12, 1938, as a young boy, Joe grew up in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen with his father and grandparents.

Joseph graduated from St. Michael’s grammar school, Xavier High School in 1956 and Fordham University in 1960.

Joseph worked for the Coffee Exchange in New York City, a job which he started from High School until he graduated from Fordham University, a position which he held for approximately 10 years.

Joe also served honorably in the New Jersey National Guard and jokingly quipped that he was “keeping Fidel Castro at bay knowing “Joe DeFoe” was in the US military service!”

He had a mid-life career change and attended Chubb Institute in the late 70s to become a computer programmer (COBOL) and retired from GAB ( General Adjustment Bureau ) as a Program Analyst.

Joe also had two sons, Christopher Thomas and Gregory Patrick who grew up in Parlin, NJ.

Joe married Myrna Malpeta in 1988 and they have been happily married ever since. Joe was an avid reader, bargain hunter, and history buff as well as known for his unique wit and humor.

Joe and Myrna enjoyed traveling, cruising and various types of excursions together. They both enjoyed working outdoors as well.

Those who knew him, remember him as having a warm, loving and welcoming personality, a truly good man who fervently loved God, his family and his country. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart parish in South Amboy, NJ and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna of 38 years and his son Christopher and Gregory who predeceased his father.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at the Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879.

A 10 am funeral mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy, NJ on Friday, April 10, 2026, and burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ

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04/07/2026

Tracey A. Wademan

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04/07/2026

Elizabeth Alexander

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04/07/2026

Gregory Krasnopolsky

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03/20/2026

Wieslawa Koscielny

Wieslawa Koscielny, 88, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know her.

Born on April 4, 1937, in Czeladź, in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, Wieslawa was the daughter of the late Stefan and Eugenia Szatan. She was the eldest of her siblings and was known affectionately to all as “Vickie,” she genuinely loved people and expressed that love freely—most often through her trademark hugs.

Vickie earned a master’s degree in chemistry from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. She immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and went on to build a long professional career as a chemist. She worked for several companies, spending the majority of her career at Merck & Co.,

Above all, Vickie was known for her kindness, generosity, and deep devotion to her family. She found joy in gardening, reading, and traveling, and she will be remembered for her warmth, gentle nature, and the genuine care she showed to everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Stefania Zarzecka, and her brother Tadeusz Szatan. She is survived by her youngest sister Irena Szwarc and brother-in-law Grzegorz Szwarc, their children and respective families in Poland, as well as her nieces and nephew in the United States. She also leaves behind eight great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom she cherished dearly.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Vickie’s name.

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03/10/2026

Leonard Przybylko

Leonard Przybylko, 78 of South Amboy, NJ passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Leonard was born in Perth Amboy the son of Karol and Henrietta Przybylko. Throughout his young childhood and adolescence he was born with a disability, but that never stopped him from being who he was. He enjoyed putting puzzles together, assembling model planes, boats and cars, but one of his most enjoyable things was to go the Atlantic City on those Sunday day trips. His well mannered, good disposition and gentle smile will be missed.

Leonard is predeceased by his parents, his brother Edward Przybylko and sister Carol Laskiewicz.

He is survived by his brother-in-law Steve Laskiewicz, two nephews Eric Przybylko, Steven Laskiewicz and niece Kira Przybylko, as well as four great nephews and two great nieces.

Leonard is buried in the family plot at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Sayreville, NJ

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03/09/2026

William P. Garnett, II

William Paul Garnett 77 a life long resident of South Amboy, NJ, affectionately known as Wild Will by his friends. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026 at Old Bridge Hospital.

Bill was predeceased by his father, William Garnett, mother Jeanne Mundy, stepfather Kenneth Mundy, brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Aneca Garnett and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Garnett.

Survived by his wife Linda of 52 years, daughter Kelly Anne Trzeciak and her husband Thomas, son William Garnett and his partner Melanie Bryant, grandchildren Emily Trzeciak and her fiancé Stephen Samra, Erin Trzeciak, Maura Garnett, Will Garnett, brother-in-law and sister-in-law George and Patricia Francy and nephew Brendan Francy. Bill attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Hoffmann High School. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army serving in Vietnam. Bill was a member of Luke A. Lovely American Legion Post 62 where he served as finance officer for 42 years. He received an award for this service in November of 2024. He had the honor of being chosen as Grand Marshall of the 2012 Memorial Day parade in South Amboy. Bill worked for the City of South Amboy for 32 years as a water meter reader, Animal Control Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.

Bill loved his grandchildren with all of his heart and enjoyed watching their sporting events and other activities of interest to them. Bill also loved coaching and coached his children’s softball and baseball teams, as well as coaching Girls Varsity Softball for St.Mary’s Regional High School. Always a nature lover, he enjoyed swimming in the Catskill Creek with his children and grandchildren and spotting deer on walks at Cheesequake Park. Bill and Linda loved to travel, especially to Key West. He was a passionate Notre Dame fan and visited the campus and attended many games. Bill was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Star Of The Sea and served as a Democratic Committee member for many years.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 3pm to 7pm and on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 9am to 10am. A 10:30am funeral mass will be offered at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, South Amboy, NJ. Burial will take place at Christ Church Cemetery, Sayreville, NJ

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Mary, Star Of The Sea Food Pantry or South Amboy First Aid Squad

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02/22/2026

Zofia "Sophie" Jasnos

Friends and family mourn the passing of Zofia ("Sophie") Jasnos (Nee: Grabarz) 76 of South Amboy, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Sophie, "Babcia", as she was affectionately known by all who knew her because of her kindness and acceptance of all people, emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1966. She was employed by FoodTown in South Amboy as a deli clerk for over 30 years where she was known to many customers and friends alike for her always ready smile and happy attitude. She was a proud UFCW member and a long-time member of Sacred Heart Church of South Amboy.

She was also a life-long gardener and "cocktail connoisseur" who was deeply devoted to her family. She loved taking trips to Atlantic City, cruises with her sister and friends, but was happiest sitting on the beach with her toes in the sand and the sun on her face. She was an exceptional cook who loved to create new dishes from scratch. She was also gifted with the ability to "repurpose" otherwise discarded items into beautiful and creative uses, usually in her beloved garden.

Sophie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is predeceased by her husband Jan Jasnos, her son Robert “Bobby”, and sister Maria Was.

She is survived by her loving daughter Donna Jarvis, and her husband Kevin, adored grandchildren Julia Briganti, and Audrey Briganti, her sister Jenny Sandulow and many caring nieces, nephews and family members whom she loved.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm, and 9am Friday morning. A 10am funeral mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy, NJ. Sophie will be laid to rest beside her husband at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ.

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02/18/2026

Bernard A. Zegarowski

Bernard A. Zegarowski, 95, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home in Old Bridge. Known as “Bennie” or “Bernie” to friends and colleagues, Bernard lived in his native South Amboy for most of his life, except for 9 childhood years spent in Poland with his family. Bernard was predeceased by his parents, Antoni and Anna (Jankowska) Zegarowski, a sister, Mary Adele, and two brothers, Anthony Jr. and Edward.

Bernard attended Sacred Heart School in South Amboy until 8th grade, and completed high school at Orchard Lake School in Michigan. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War in Berlin, Germany, and then graduated from Indiana College of Engineering in 1956, earning Bachelor of Science degrees in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering.

For the next 20 years, Bernard worked as a contractor and consultant for some of the most well-known aviation and aerospace companies in the country, including the Glenn L. Martin Co., Bell Aerosystems, and Grumman Aircraft Corporation- he was an actual rocket scientist. His work for them included research on de-icing methods for aircraft at the frigid summit of Mt. Washington, rocket engine qualification test programs and engine redesign, all aspects of internal and external aerodynamics of rocket propulsion, and (as Senior Mechanical Engineer under contract to Grumman) he worked alongside NASA on the design, construction, installation, instrumentation, and quality control of the fuel tank for the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module). Bernard then spent 20 years as a senior component and instrumentation engineer for various tech, radar, and early computer companies, analyzing and supervising chemical, petrochemical, and nuclear systems.

After retiring, Bernard enjoyed reading, gardening, trips to Atlantic City, and spending time with his beloved Rose Michaels. He also enjoyed time with his dear friends, Jim and Peggy Kerr, and their extended family, and enjoyed talking about stocks with his close friend James O’Shea. He is survived by stepdaughters Diane (and Diedrick) Dahl, Catherine (and Matthew) Kear, and Barbara Michaels and their families, godson Jack and Liz Kerr and their family, and friends James and Beverly O’Shea and their family. Bernard’s intelligence, wit, and amazing life stories will be missed by all.

A 10am Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church in South Amboy, NJ. Internment will be on Thursday, February 26, 2026 follow at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Czestochowa National Shrine in Doylestown, Pa.

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02/15/2026

Patrick H. Tomaszewski

Patrick Holland Tomaszewski, 62, of Parlin, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Born in Jersey City, Patrick later moved to Parlin during his adolescence, where he spent much of his life. Patrick dedicated 20 years of his career to the Dock Builders of NYC Local 1556 before retiring 10 years ago. He truly loved the water and enjoyed time on his boat or trips on his Harley. He was dedicated to his work and embraced the camaraderie that came with it, forming lifelong friendships and countless memories along the way. Above all else, Patrick was a devoted father, a loving grandfather, and a true family man whose presence brought laughter, and strength to those around him.

He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Anne C. (Holland) Tomaszewski; his father, William Tomaszewski; his sister, Catherine Tomaszewski; and his brothers, William Tomaszewski and Michael Tomaszewski.

Patrick is survived by his cherished daughter, Leigh Lewis, her husband, and his three adored grandchildren, who were the light of his life and will carry his love and legacy forward.

Friends are invited to a 1:30pm graveside service on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Chestnut Hill Cemetery 848 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

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