Jenny Markisz

Jenny Markisz, age 87 of Wayne, NJ passed away on Thursday, April 28th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Lwow Soka, Poland, the daughter of Jan and Cecylia Kokoszko. Her sister, Eugenia Labonarska (1998) and brother Henry Romanowska (1986) and husband Victor Markisz (2000) predeceased her. She leaves two children: Victor, Jr. Esq. of Wayne, NJ and John and his wife, Adrienne, of Bluffton, SC and two grandchildren: Christopher “CJ” of Broomfield, CO and Jaqueline of Williamsburg, VA.

During WWII, her family was forced to leave Poland during the Nazi and Soviet invasion. As part of the war effort their family migrated to Russia, Iran, India and England. Jenny went to high school in Chester, England. During their family's migration, she met Victor Markisz, who was best friends with Jenny’s brother Henry. Victor and Jenny dated until Victor moved to the US with his family. However, Victor and Jenny continued to remain in contact with love letters. After a few years, Victor went back to England and proposed to Jenny. They were married in Saint Wilfred Roman Catholic Church in Northwich, Cheshire, England.

Jenny and Victor lived in Wayne, NJ for 50 years where she raised her sons. She supported her sons in their many athletic activities in the Wayne PAL, Immaculate Heart of Mary School and DePaul Catholic High School. Jenny was a seamstress in the textile industry in Paterson until she retired.

Jenny loved spending time in her park-like yard and garden, growing tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and raspberries. She would often give away her bountiful harvest to friends. She loved her cats and dogs but most cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also never missed sending birthday cards for her grandchildren.

She will be missed dearly by her family. In lieu of flowers, check donations can be made to: IHM “In memory of Jenny Markisz”  Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. https://ihmwaynenj.org/