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April 23, 2012
Services
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 8:30 am starting from the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home (567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, N.J.) A funeral Mass, offered by Msgr. Joseph Ciampaglio, will follow at 9:30am in St. Mary's RC Church, Union Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Friday, April 27th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy in Judy's memory are asked to consider the Compassionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208 South, Suite 105, Fairlawn, N.J. 07410.
Julia (Judy) Pavlischak, a devoted wife and mother, age 87, passed into eternal life on April 23, 2012.
The youngest of 8 children, she was born in Wilkes Barre, PA., where her parents had immigrated to from the Ukraine. She had one sister, Anne Yaskowiak, and brothers John, Peter, Michael, & Louis Steblinski who predeceased her. She is survived by brother, Emil Steblinski and his wife Helen of Ohio.
Judy was a lively and spirited young girl who was always protected by her big brothers. She eventually fell head-over-heels in love with her brothers' friend, Joseph Pavlischak. 7 years her senior, Joe went into the army to serve during World War II. Shortly after his return home, they were married on February 16, 1946 and lived in both Miners Mills and Gravel Hill within Wilkes Barre for several years. In search of employment, Joe commuted to New Jersey and would stay at his family's home in Bloomfield returning to Judy on the weekends. In 1952, they moved to New Jersey with their daughter Sonja and Judy's mother. They settled in Paterson and had another daughter, Margaret several years later.
While raising her children, Judy initially worked at the Continental Can Company and then for many years as a waitress at the Tree Tavern Restaurant in Paterson with her friend Rose Madden. Although the hours were long and hard, she always found time for her family and friends. Her reputation as a wonderful cook led to helping the priests at Don Bosco in Paterson by preparing meals for them over many years. She was famous for her Pot Roast and traditional foods as well.
A parishioner at St. Mary's Church in Paterson who attended Mass daily, Judy was never without her prayer book and began each morning with her coffee and book. Held together with an elastic band, the book contained every funeral prayer card she had ever received. She prayed for each and every one of them as well as her children and grandchildren every day of her life.
Upon retiring, Judy & Joe helped with the grandchildren, sharing many precious moments and milestones throughout the years. They eventually moved to Wayne's Sienna Village in 1995 and lived there for many years. In 1996, a beautiful 50th Anniversary Party was thrown in their honor at the Regency House. It was a wonderful occasion and they were joined by all their friends and family.
Judy was always busy being a homemaker and cooking for Joe, the love of her life. She took care of him until he passed away in June of 2004. They were married for 58 years.
Although heartbroken from the loss of her beloved Joe, she never lost her ability to support and care for others. A wonderful example of living a life of peace and love, Judy was kind, generous and always there for anyone who needed her. Even though deeply saddened by her loss, she never had a selfish thought, continuing to love her family above all and give of herself unconditionally. She never accused, belittled or insulted anyone... ever. Even after being diagnosed with dementia, she accepted her fate with dignity. Although confused, she was quiet, patient and peaceful. Her hospice aide described her as "beautiful inside and out". There was never an unkind word, self pity or aggression.
Surviving to mourn the many wonderful memories are her two daughters, Sonja Horvath (husband Richard) of Wayne, and Maggie Morone of Paterson. Loving Grandchildren, Christian (wife Michelle Charfen,) Jeanice Edge (husband Ryan,) and Cheryl Lynn Serpiello (husband Robert.) Cherished Great Grandchildren Connor, Riley, and Brady Edge; as well as Kylie, Kendall, and Reese Charfen-Horvath. Her brother Emil Steblinski (wife Helen) and so many loving nieces and nephews especially Charlotte (Cookie) Cikowski and Robert Powell.
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Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 8:30 am starting from the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home (567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, N.J.) A funeral Mass, offered by Msgr. Joseph Ciampaglio, will follow at 9:30am in St. Mary's RC Church, Union Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Friday, April 27th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy in Judy's memory are asked to consider the Compassionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208 South, Suite 105, Fairlawn, N.J. 07410.
April 23, 2012
Services
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 8:30 am starting from the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home (567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, N.J.) A funeral Mass, offered by Msgr. Joseph Ciampaglio, will follow at 9:30am in St. Mary's RC Church, Union Avenue, Paterson, N.J. Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Friday, April 27th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy in Judy's memory are asked to consider the Compassionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208 South, Suite 105, Fairlawn, N.J. 07410.
Julia (Judy) Pavlischak, a devoted wife and mother, age 87, passed into eternal life on April 23, 2012.
The youngest of 8 children, she was born in Wilkes Barre, PA., where her parents had immigrated to from the Ukraine. She had one sister, Anne Yaskowiak, and brothers John, Peter, Michael, & Louis Steblinski who predeceased her. She is survived by brother, Emil Steblinski and his wife Helen of Ohio.
Judy was a lively and spirited young girl who was always protected by her big brothers. She eventually fell head-over-heels in love with her brothers' friend, Joseph Pavlischak. 7 years her senior, Joe went into the army to serve during World War II. Shortly after his return home, they were married on February 16, 1946 and lived in both Miners Mills and Gravel Hill within Wilkes Barre for several years. In search of employment, Joe commuted to New Jersey and would stay at his family's home in Bloomfield returning to Judy on the weekends. In 1952, they moved to New Jersey with their daughter Sonja and Judy's mother. They settled in Paterson and had another daughter, Margaret several years later.
While raising her children, Judy initially worked at the Continental Can Company and then for many years as a waitress at the Tree Tavern Restaurant in Paterson with her friend Rose Madden. Although the hours were long and hard, she always found time for her family and friends. Her reputation as a wonderful cook led to helping the priests at Don Bosco in Paterson by preparing meals for them over many years. She was famous for her Pot Roast and traditional foods as well.
A parishioner at St. Mary's Church in Paterson who attended Mass daily, Judy was never without her prayer book and began each morning with her coffee and book. Held together with an elastic band, the book contained every funeral prayer card she had ever received. She prayed for each and every one of them as well as her children and grandchildren every day of her life.
Upon retiring, Judy & Joe helped with the grandchildren, sharing many precious moments and milestones throughout the years. They eventually moved to Wayne's Sienna Village in 1995 and lived there for many years. In 1996, a beautiful 50th Anniversary Party was thrown in their honor at the Regency House. It was a wonderful occasion and they were joined by all their friends and family.
Judy was always busy being a homemaker and cooking for Joe, the love of her life. She took care of him until he passed away in June of 2004. They were married for 58 years.
Although heartbroken from the loss of her beloved Joe, she never lost her ability to support and care for others. A wonderful example of living a life of peace and love, Judy was kind, generous and always there for anyone who needed her. Even though deeply saddened by her loss, she never had a selfish thought, continuing to love her family above all and give of herself unconditionally. She never accused, belittled or insulted anyone... ever. Even after being diagnosed with dementia, she accepted her fate with dignity. Although confused, she was quiet, patient and peaceful. Her hospice aide described her as "beautiful inside and out". There was never an unkind word, self pity or aggression.
Surviving to mourn the many wonderful memories are her two daughters, Sonja Horvath (husband Richard) of Wayne, and Maggie Morone of Paterson. Loving Grandchildren, Christian (wife Michelle Charfen,) Jeanice Edge (husband Ryan,) and Cheryl Lynn Serpiello (husband Robert.) Cherished Great Grandchildren Connor, Riley, and Brady Edge; as well as Kylie, Kendall, and Reese Charfen-Horvath. Her brother Emil Steblinski (wife Helen) and so many loving nieces and nephews especially Charlotte (Cookie) Cikowski and Robert Powell.
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