Miron Lenyk

Miron Lenyk, age 71, of Ringwood passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 while receiving the loving care of his family.

Miron was born in Brussels, Belgium and was the second oldest of seven children to Wasyl and Anna Lenyk.  When he was only about six years old, Miron’s parents left their homeland of Belgium and brought their family to the United States in search of a better life and the “American Dream.”  Upon arriving in the United States, the family settled in Paterson, NJ where they resided for about six years.  The family then moved to North Haledon where they lived for seven years and then finally moving to Wayne they have been ever since.  While growing up, Miron attended Manchester High School and graduated with the class of 1967.

Immediately following his graduation from high school, Miron made the brave decision to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  During his service with the US Marines, he was stationed on the island of Okinawa, Japan.  Miron was called to serve in the Vietnam War and was on his way to South East Asia.  Fortunately for Miron, the war ended while in route to Vietnam and his ship turned around midway then headed for home.  During his time with the US Marine Corp he reached the rank of Corporal.  Miron’s service to his country was always something of which he was extremely proud.  Miron served honorably and proudly in the Marines from 1972 to 1976.

After being honorably discharged from the military in 1976, Miron found employment quickly working at the Berles Carton Company in Paterson, NJ where he was employed as a machinist for a couple of years.

Miron and his brothers always had a fondness for automobiles and would together attend local car shows over the years.   While Miron was working as a machinist, his brothers decided to purchase a Getty Gas Station on route 23 in Wayne.  Miron joined his brothers at the gas station and worked there as an auto mechanic.  Miron treasured working alongside his brothers for many years.  Eventually the brothers sold the gas station and opened their own auto repair shop in Wayne known as Lenyk’s Auto.  Miron continued to work beside his brothers at Lenyk’s Auto until his passing.

Miron truly enjoyed his work and treasured spending time with his brother Slawko at local car shows and other similar events.  He also took pleasure in target shooting at the local rifle and pistol ranges.  He had a great appreciation for music.  He would rather listen to music than watch television, and his favorite genre of music was classical, although he also listened to the oldies of the 1950’s and 60’s.  

Aside from all of Miron’s talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Miron than spending time with his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.  Miron was a quiet and reserved man and very private.  He was always generous with his family and friends.  Miron was a truly special person who touched the lives of all the people around him and will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew him.

Miron is survived by his two sisters; Lesia Frawley and her husband Ray of South Seaside Park, NJ, and Orisia Dwyer of Wayne, NJ, three brothers Slawko Lenyk and his wife Peggy of Ringwood, NJ, Igor Lenyk and his wife Diana of Ocala, FL, and Wasyl Lenyk and his wife Vivian of Randolph, NJ, eight nephews; Kyle, Matthew, Jon, Michael, Robert, Justin, Jesse, and Christopher, and six nieces; Lindsay, Leanna, Jennifer, Bobbi Jo, Christian, and Orisia.  He was predeceased by his sister Oczanna Davis in 2006.