Rebecca Stikna

Rebecca S. Stikna, age 43, of Lincoln Park NJ passed Monday July 22 in the comfort of her home.

Becky was born to Lynn and Stanley Stikna as the baby sister of the late Christine Stikna, Eric Stikna, and Amy (Stikna) Fitzpatrick. 
Becky’s younger years were spent living life to the fullest. She spent summers going to new places and hours with great friends. She waitressed and worked at BlockBuster where she found a love for film and stories.  She graduated from Boonton High School in Boonton NJ, class of 1999, where she excelled academically and loved being a part of the school choir. In that (with a choir competition trip to Canada) she discovered her passion for travel.  She continued her education at Montclair State University where she graduated with a Master's Degree in English with the class of 2003, her family watched with pride.  

Following her graduation, she became a big part of the Bed Bath and Beyond customer service team. It was there she was able to travel to many states and impact the lives of so many people across the country.  Colleagues valued her as a leader, giving her the nickname of Beccapedia, as she never left anyone without an answer.  She is remembered as the sweetest person, never in a bad mood, and had so much joy. 

Becky leaves behind her devoted mother, Lynn (Hagen) Stikna; Dedicated Brother, Eric Stikna and his wife Aimee Stikna; Loving Sister Amy (Stikna) Fitzpatrick and her husband Damian along with her treasured nieces and Nephews; Jessica, Julia, Jeremy, and Madeline.  Becky also leaves behind a large loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins along with more friends than she knew.
Becky had a contagious smile and an unlimited amount of love for her family.  She celebrated the joys and shared in the pain as only the most selfless can.  She had huge dreams and goals but a great sense of courage to conquer what she could in such a short time. She worked so hard to battle her demons; and despite it all she stayed her beautiful, happy, loving self. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Make a Wish Foundation in her honor would be greatly appreciated.