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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Claire Walkoczy
Claire
Walkoczy
Jan 23, 1926 — Nov 3, 2017
Claire Walkoczy's Obituary
Claire Walkoczy
Cherished wife and mother, loved to laugh
Claire Walkoczy, (nee Szulecki) passed away peacefully at home in Iselin, with family at her side on Friday, November 3, 2017. She was 91 years old.
Claire was born to Edward and Valentina Szulecki of Perth Amboy, NJ where she was raised and attended school. In 1944, she married John "Ted" Walkoczy and, after World War II, raised a family of four children before eventually moving to Edison, NJ in 1958.
Claire worked as a Pension and Welfare secretary for Perth Amboy Roofer's Local #28 for 20 years before she and Ted retired to Delray Beach, Florida in 1993. They enjoyed ten sun-filled happy years there where Claire developed her hidden talent for art. After Ted's passing in 2003, she returned to NJ, residing in Iselin.
Claire delighted in preparing large meals for family that included her Polish specialties, and nothing pleased her more than having everyone gathered around her table at holidays and birthday celebrations.
Claire is survived by her four children: T. Thomas Walkoczy and his wife, Linda of Metuchen; Edward Walkoczy and his wife, Sharyn of Old Bridge; Donna Heffernan of Woodbridge; and Raymond Walkoczy of Iselin. her four grandchildren: Lauren, Amanda, Deborah and Michael; and seven great-grandchildren: Jordan, Maxwell, AJ, Edward, Christian, Arthur, and Lila.
Claire was also preceded in death by her six siblings, one of whom, Rev. Raymond Szulecki, was an ordained Roman Catholic priest.
Family will receive friends from 4 -8 pm at the Flynn and Sons Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ on Tuesday, November 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 8 at St. Stephen's RC Church, State St., Perth Amboy, NJ prior to internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Parlin, NJ.
In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Stephen's Church may be made in her memory.
Family extends its deepest thanks to everyone for the many acts of kindness, charity, and love shown during Claire's illness and passing.
She will be missed and remembered by all for her love of life and laughter.
Cherished wife and mother, loved to laugh
Claire Walkoczy, (nee Szulecki) passed away peacefully at home in Iselin, with family at her side on Friday, November 3, 2017. She was 91 years old.
Claire was born to Edward and Valentina Szulecki of Perth Amboy, NJ where she was raised and attended school. In 1944, she married John "Ted" Walkoczy and, after World War II, raised a family of four children before eventually moving to Edison, NJ in 1958.
Claire worked as a Pension and Welfare secretary for Perth Amboy Roofer's Local #28 for 20 years before she and Ted retired to Delray Beach, Florida in 1993. They enjoyed ten sun-filled happy years there where Claire developed her hidden talent for art. After Ted's passing in 2003, she returned to NJ, residing in Iselin.
Claire delighted in preparing large meals for family that included her Polish specialties, and nothing pleased her more than having everyone gathered around her table at holidays and birthday celebrations.
Claire is survived by her four children: T. Thomas Walkoczy and his wife, Linda of Metuchen; Edward Walkoczy and his wife, Sharyn of Old Bridge; Donna Heffernan of Woodbridge; and Raymond Walkoczy of Iselin. her four grandchildren: Lauren, Amanda, Deborah and Michael; and seven great-grandchildren: Jordan, Maxwell, AJ, Edward, Christian, Arthur, and Lila.
Claire was also preceded in death by her six siblings, one of whom, Rev. Raymond Szulecki, was an ordained Roman Catholic priest.
Family will receive friends from 4 -8 pm at the Flynn and Sons Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ on Tuesday, November 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 8 at St. Stephen's RC Church, State St., Perth Amboy, NJ prior to internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Parlin, NJ.
In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Stephen's Church may be made in her memory.
Family extends its deepest thanks to everyone for the many acts of kindness, charity, and love shown during Claire's illness and passing.
She will be missed and remembered by all for her love of life and laughter.
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