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Friends may visit with the family from 4 – 8 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
Martha Julewicz (nee Lusciak) age 96 of Wayne passed peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016.
She was born at Margaret Hague Hospital in Jersey City on June 30, 1919 to John and Anna Lusciak (nee Bulka).
At the age of 16 she met Joseph, while relaxing on her home’s front stoop with one of her sisters. His U.S. Army uniform, which he wore with pride, caught her eye.
Martha worked as a Switchboard Operator for NJ Bell Telephone taking incoming calls and routing them to the appropriate receivers as well as documenting their times. She also worked for Consolidated Laundry in Jersey City.
On October 4, 1944 at the age of 25, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps of the U.S. Army. She served as a clerk typist during WWII at Camp Shanks NY in the Admitting and Disposition Office. Here she worked on addressograph and graphotype machines. She was also assigned to Camp Kilmer, NJ during her enlistment.
She was Honorably Discharged on July 19, 1946 and had received an American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
On January 29, 1949, Martha and Joseph were married and had 53 years of a loving marriage before his passing in July 2002. They resided in Jersey City, Union City and Clifton before settling down in Wayne over 20 years ago.
The year 2002 was a very difficult one for Martha as her beloved daughter Janina and husband Joseph died within 6 months of each other. Although she lived for another 14 years, losing both of them “took the wind from her sails”.
Martha (affectionately known as Marcy to her friends and family) was very personable and upbeat. She took pride in her home and was a meticulous homemaker. Family and holiday dinners would overflow with traditional Ukrainian and Polish treats made from scratch, often by recipes known only to her.
She loved playing cards, reading James Patterson books as well as dancing when she was young. Always a smart and thrifty shopper, she along with her friend Helen Jaz and sometimes her sister Eva, would take the subway from Jersey City to Macys in Times Square NY, seeking out the best bargains.
She aged chronologically but not mentally. She was quick witted and could recall many facts and fond memories. She had a wealth of information regarding the years that had gone by. Her stories, songs and sayings of her 96 years of life were fascinating. She would often say “I still have my faculties”! Charming and friendly, Martha made many friends wherever she went.
Martha was the loving wife of the late Joseph Victor Julewicz; devoted Mother of Robert Julewicz and his wife Karen of Totowa, the late Janina Vasquez of Marlton and Gary Julewicz and his wife Maria of Wayne.
She was the cherished Grandmother of Kristen Kruczowy of Wayne, Lauren Rokoszak and her husband Bryan of Morristown and Marc Vasquez and his wife Krystal of Mantua.
Martha was the adoring Great Grandmother of Grant and Nathaniel Kruczowy of Wayne.
Martha was the last surviving child of eleven children born to the late John and Anna Lusciak.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, Attn: Memorial Bequest, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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Friends may visit with the family from 4 – 8 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4 – 8 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Vander May Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
Martha Julewicz (nee Lusciak) age 96 of Wayne passed peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016.
She was born at Margaret Hague Hospital in Jersey City on June 30, 1919 to John and Anna Lusciak (nee Bulka).
At the age of 16 she met Joseph, while relaxing on her home’s front stoop with one of her sisters. His U.S. Army uniform, which he wore with pride, caught her eye.
Martha worked as a Switchboard Operator for NJ Bell Telephone taking incoming calls and routing them to the appropriate receivers as well as documenting their times. She also worked for Consolidated Laundry in Jersey City.
On October 4, 1944 at the age of 25, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps of the U.S. Army. She served as a clerk typist during WWII at Camp Shanks NY in the Admitting and Disposition Office. Here she worked on addressograph and graphotype machines. She was also assigned to Camp Kilmer, NJ during her enlistment.
She was Honorably Discharged on July 19, 1946 and had received an American Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
On January 29, 1949, Martha and Joseph were married and had 53 years of a loving marriage before his passing in July 2002. They resided in Jersey City, Union City and Clifton before settling down in Wayne over 20 years ago.
The year 2002 was a very difficult one for Martha as her beloved daughter Janina and husband Joseph died within 6 months of each other. Although she lived for another 14 years, losing both of them “took the wind from her sails”.
Martha (affectionately known as Marcy to her friends and family) was very personable and upbeat. She took pride in her home and was a meticulous homemaker. Family and holiday dinners would overflow with traditional Ukrainian and Polish treats made from scratch, often by recipes known only to her.
She loved playing cards, reading James Patterson books as well as dancing when she was young. Always a smart and thrifty shopper, she along with her friend Helen Jaz and sometimes her sister Eva, would take the subway from Jersey City to Macys in Times Square NY, seeking out the best bargains.
She aged chronologically but not mentally. She was quick witted and could recall many facts and fond memories. She had a wealth of information regarding the years that had gone by. Her stories, songs and sayings of her 96 years of life were fascinating. She would often say “I still have my faculties”! Charming and friendly, Martha made many friends wherever she went.
Martha was the loving wife of the late Joseph Victor Julewicz; devoted Mother of Robert Julewicz and his wife Karen of Totowa, the late Janina Vasquez of Marlton and Gary Julewicz and his wife Maria of Wayne.
She was the cherished Grandmother of Kristen Kruczowy of Wayne, Lauren Rokoszak and her husband Bryan of Morristown and Marc Vasquez and his wife Krystal of Mantua.
Martha was the adoring Great Grandmother of Grant and Nathaniel Kruczowy of Wayne.
Martha was the last surviving child of eleven children born to the late John and Anna Lusciak.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, Attn: Memorial Bequest, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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