Judith A. Kloo

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith A Kloo (nee Kieck), age 72, of Wayne, NJ.

Judith was born in Jersey City and raised in Secaucus, NJ.  She was one of two children of George and Violet Kieck.  While growing up in Secaucus, Judith attended Holy Family High School in Union City, NJ and graduated with the class of 1971.  After graduating high school, Judy attended Jersey City State College in Jersey City for a couple of years.

In 1971 while at a relative’s wedding, Judy stood as a radiant bridesmaid, not knowing the day would change her life forever. She was paired with an usher, a young man named Chuck Kloo, a close friend of the groom.  Judy initially exchanged only polite small talk.  As the celebration unfolded, their connection blossomed into something more. They hit it off wonderfully and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1974, Judy and Chuck exchanged wedding vows at Immaculate Conception Church in Secaucus surrounded by friends and family becoming husband and wife.

The newlyweds settled in Secaucus for a few years before moving to Wayne Township in 1977.  While residing in Wayne, Judy and Chuck welcomed the birth of their one and only son, Matthew.  Judy and Chuck called Wayne their home for the rest of their lives together.

Shortly after getting married, Judy decided to become a full-time homemaker.  Judy’s dedication to being a wife and mother was truly her calling and where she flourished.  Those who knew Judy knew that her greatest passion was for her family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Judy than providing for and spending time with her family.  Judy discovered a new kind of joy with the addition of a “daughter” and especially when her grandchildren were born. In her grandchildren, Judy found not just delight, but a new sense of purpose.  She treasured spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling them to no end.  Throughout the years, Judy cherished hosting the holidays at her home, especially Christmas.  Judy and Chuck recently celebrated an amazing fifty-one years of loving and loyal marriage together.

Judy was not only devoted to her family, but also to her Christian Faith.  For many years she was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne.  Judy was a wonderfully social lady who could talk to anyone about anything.  She and her husband Chuck owned a home in Naples, Florida where they would spend their winters.  There, the couple spent countless afternoons and evenings with their friends and neighbors in front of their home eating, drinking and talking.  Those who participated in the gatherings called it “Driveway Therapy.”

Judy will forever be remembered as an outgoing and compassionate lady who deeply loved her family and friends.  She was a very special person who touched the lives of many people.  She will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew her.

Judy is survived by her husband Alfred “Chuck” Kloo of Wayne, NJ, son Matthew Kloo and his wife Tracy of Wayne, NJ, sister Patricia Beider and her fiancé James of Toms River, NJ, two grandchildren Braylee and Braeden Kloo both of Wayne, NJ, and many beloved extended family members.  She was predeceased by her parents George and Violet Kieck of Secaucus, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Police Unity Tour in Judy’s name would be greatly appreciated.