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April 4, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2-6 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, April 8, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes.
Stephen G. Loboda, age 86 of Wayne, died peacefully at home, with family by his side on Thursday, April 4, 2013.
Stephen was born in Newark, NJ, the older brother of two sisters to Stephen and Mary Loboda.
Growing up with modest means, Stephen would often share childhood memories of walking around the Newark Farmers Market after closing time, collecting fruits and vegetables that were left behind. He would proudly bring them home to his mother as she would use the produce to prepare the family meal.
As a child Stephen enjoyed activities such as Boy Scouts and football but it was his faith in God that proved to be the most important in his life. On most Sundays, he rode his bicycle to St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church where he and his family would attend mass.
At the age of twenty one he met a beautiful young girl named Roseanne Garg at the corner candy shop. For Stephen, meeting her changed his life! It was love at first sight but marriage would have to wait for two reasons…..he was too young and he first had to finish a tour of enlisted service in the United States Navy where he served in the Asiatic Pacific area as a 2nd class Petty Officer from 1944 to 1946. While in the Navy, Stephen served in Beijing, China and was the recipient of the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He did return to marry Roseanna on October 25, 1952. Following a wonderful honeymoon in Florida, the happy couple settled in their first home together…an attic apartment in Newark.
In an effort to achieve “The American Dream”, Stephen was trained as an engine mechanic in the Navy. Stephen later decided to go in a different direction. He got a job as an ice cream man with Good Humor. He started out as a point-of-sale vendor, delivering ice cream in the parks and other venues where people gathered to relax in the great outdoors. Eventually, he traded in his white uniform and truck for a suit and tie when he worked his way up to manager, district manager and finally regional manager for the company. His career spanned over 42 years and upon retiring from Good Humor he took a position with Keebler Company, working in distribution until finally retiring for good in 1992.
Stephens was a great provider for his family. As he began to advance in his career he and Rosanne decided to move from Newark to then an unknown place called Packanack Lake. Friends and family tried to discourage him, incredulously asking, “Why would you want to move to the farm country?” Stephen didn’t waiver and he went ahead with his plans of building his home there for $14,500. Before leaving Newark they joyfully welcomed their first born son named Stephen
Packanack Lake continued to develop as more and more young families moved in. Over the next few years, the family grew to four and then five members as they welcomed two beautiful baby girls, Linda and Janette. Living at Packanack provided all opportunities a young family would long for. Together as a family they enjoyed Packanack Lake, sailing, tennis, volleyball and the small town feels of community. Stephen got involved with the Catholic Youth Organization as a basketball coach and the Bone Crushers pee-wee football team so that he could spend time with his young son.
The family enjoyed visits to Van Saun Park in Paramus and Garrett Mountain in Paterson. The highlight of the year was the much anticipated family vacation to Jersey shore each summer. The family also enjoyed daytrips to Sandy Hook and Keansburg. He’s left his children with many fond memories and traditions to cherish throughout their lifetimes. As his children married, Stephen would treasure the many activities his grandchildren would participate in from games to dance recitals. Grandpa was always proudly present for milestones, celebrations and accomplishments.
In 1957, he became a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where he actively served in numerous ministries. He was a Eucharistic Minister, served as a Guard of Honor at the 5:00 PM Mass, he was also a Eucharistic Minister at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock and at the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, a Prayer Leader Nocturnal Adoration Annunciation Church, a member of the Wayne First Saturday Club and he would minister to the homeless at Eva’s Village in Paterson. He joined the Knights of Columbus and became a forth degree Knight, was a former officer of the Commodore Barry Assembly and Past Grand Knight of Council #10206. He was Chairman of the annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance for thirteen years and editor of the Knights of Columbus Newsletter The Guardian News, for twelve years. Stephen was the Pro-Life coordinator and member of the Paterson Diocese Pro-Life organization, was active in the New Jersey and Passaic County Right to Life organizations, and was a bus captain for the Annual Right to Life Washington, D.C. trip for eleven years. He simply loved his parish, he looked forward to passionately selling roses at the church door on Sunday to raise money for Right to Life.
Stephen lived his life as a dedicated servant and was a true reflection of God’s love through ministry and daily living. Stephen was a great example of love, kindness and compassion. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy to be treasured by his family and the lives of those that he has touched.
Stephen is survived by his three children; Stephen Loboda and his wife Janet of Lake Hiawatha, Linda Mariconda and her husband Tony of Hackettstown, and Janette Scrozzo of Woodland Park, seven grandchildren; Christina and Gabriella Scrozzo and Eli, Daniel and Lindsey Loboda, Kevin and Dennis Coyle, Kelly and Nick Guerra one great-granddaughter; Mikayla, two sisters; Veronica Knitowski of Brick, .Maryann Fiorillo and her husband Anthony of Rahway, and family member Joseph Scrozzo. Stephen was predeceased by his beloved wife Roseanna in 1977.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2-6 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, April 8, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes.
April 4, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2-6 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, April 8, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes.
Stephen G. Loboda, age 86 of Wayne, died peacefully at home, with family by his side on Thursday, April 4, 2013.
Stephen was born in Newark, NJ, the older brother of two sisters to Stephen and Mary Loboda.
Growing up with modest means, Stephen would often share childhood memories of walking around the Newark Farmers Market after closing time, collecting fruits and vegetables that were left behind. He would proudly bring them home to his mother as she would use the produce to prepare the family meal.
As a child Stephen enjoyed activities such as Boy Scouts and football but it was his faith in God that proved to be the most important in his life. On most Sundays, he rode his bicycle to St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church where he and his family would attend mass.
At the age of twenty one he met a beautiful young girl named Roseanne Garg at the corner candy shop. For Stephen, meeting her changed his life! It was love at first sight but marriage would have to wait for two reasons…..he was too young and he first had to finish a tour of enlisted service in the United States Navy where he served in the Asiatic Pacific area as a 2nd class Petty Officer from 1944 to 1946. While in the Navy, Stephen served in Beijing, China and was the recipient of the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He did return to marry Roseanna on October 25, 1952. Following a wonderful honeymoon in Florida, the happy couple settled in their first home together…an attic apartment in Newark.
In an effort to achieve “The American Dream”, Stephen was trained as an engine mechanic in the Navy. Stephen later decided to go in a different direction. He got a job as an ice cream man with Good Humor. He started out as a point-of-sale vendor, delivering ice cream in the parks and other venues where people gathered to relax in the great outdoors. Eventually, he traded in his white uniform and truck for a suit and tie when he worked his way up to manager, district manager and finally regional manager for the company. His career spanned over 42 years and upon retiring from Good Humor he took a position with Keebler Company, working in distribution until finally retiring for good in 1992.
Stephens was a great provider for his family. As he began to advance in his career he and Rosanne decided to move from Newark to then an unknown place called Packanack Lake. Friends and family tried to discourage him, incredulously asking, “Why would you want to move to the farm country?” Stephen didn’t waiver and he went ahead with his plans of building his home there for $14,500. Before leaving Newark they joyfully welcomed their first born son named Stephen
Packanack Lake continued to develop as more and more young families moved in. Over the next few years, the family grew to four and then five members as they welcomed two beautiful baby girls, Linda and Janette. Living at Packanack provided all opportunities a young family would long for. Together as a family they enjoyed Packanack Lake, sailing, tennis, volleyball and the small town feels of community. Stephen got involved with the Catholic Youth Organization as a basketball coach and the Bone Crushers pee-wee football team so that he could spend time with his young son.
The family enjoyed visits to Van Saun Park in Paramus and Garrett Mountain in Paterson. The highlight of the year was the much anticipated family vacation to Jersey shore each summer. The family also enjoyed daytrips to Sandy Hook and Keansburg. He’s left his children with many fond memories and traditions to cherish throughout their lifetimes. As his children married, Stephen would treasure the many activities his grandchildren would participate in from games to dance recitals. Grandpa was always proudly present for milestones, celebrations and accomplishments.
In 1957, he became a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where he actively served in numerous ministries. He was a Eucharistic Minister, served as a Guard of Honor at the 5:00 PM Mass, he was also a Eucharistic Minister at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock and at the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, a Prayer Leader Nocturnal Adoration Annunciation Church, a member of the Wayne First Saturday Club and he would minister to the homeless at Eva’s Village in Paterson. He joined the Knights of Columbus and became a forth degree Knight, was a former officer of the Commodore Barry Assembly and Past Grand Knight of Council #10206. He was Chairman of the annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance for thirteen years and editor of the Knights of Columbus Newsletter The Guardian News, for twelve years. Stephen was the Pro-Life coordinator and member of the Paterson Diocese Pro-Life organization, was active in the New Jersey and Passaic County Right to Life organizations, and was a bus captain for the Annual Right to Life Washington, D.C. trip for eleven years. He simply loved his parish, he looked forward to passionately selling roses at the church door on Sunday to raise money for Right to Life.
Stephen lived his life as a dedicated servant and was a true reflection of God’s love through ministry and daily living. Stephen was a great example of love, kindness and compassion. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy to be treasured by his family and the lives of those that he has touched.
Stephen is survived by his three children; Stephen Loboda and his wife Janet of Lake Hiawatha, Linda Mariconda and her husband Tony of Hackettstown, and Janette Scrozzo of Woodland Park, seven grandchildren; Christina and Gabriella Scrozzo and Eli, Daniel and Lindsey Loboda, Kevin and Dennis Coyle, Kelly and Nick Guerra one great-granddaughter; Mikayla, two sisters; Veronica Knitowski of Brick, .Maryann Fiorillo and her husband Anthony of Rahway, and family member Joseph Scrozzo. Stephen was predeceased by his beloved wife Roseanna in 1977.
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