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IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Shuhala
John
Shuhala
Sep 19, 1929 — Nov 19, 2019
John Shuhala's Obituary
John Shuhala, 90, of Edison, NJ, passed away on November 19, 2019, after a short illness. He is now is in the arms of Jesus.
John grew up in Newark, NJ and later settled in Edison, NJ, where he lived a long and happy life, alongside his niece, Liz.
John was the night manager/dispatcher for Gross and Hecht Trucking Company in Edison, for over 55 years.
John was a member of the Edison Elks Lodge #2487 and the Italian American Club of Edison. He enjoyed playing cards with his longtime friends at the Italian American Club and watching the NY Yankees, as well as the NY Football Giants.
His greatest pastime was enjoying a fine cigar.
John is predeceased by his loving parents, Julia and Nicholas, his brother, Michael, and his sisters, Ann and Katie.
John is survived by his loving niece, Liz, his nephews Michael (Chris), and Richie (Libby), also surviving are many nieces and many friends.
John had a kind heart, a giving spirit, and a smile that could light up a room. He will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him, and many friends who also came to know him as "Uncle John". He will be deeply missed by his greatest love and closest niece, Liz.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 7-9 pm and again on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ 08863.
A celebration of his wonderful life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 8:30 am from the funeral home, followed by a 9 am Funeral Liturgy at St Francis Cathedral, Metuchen, NJ 08840, Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, NJ.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for John Shuhala
Visitation
November
21
Thursday
Flynn and Son Funeral Home - Fords
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Funeral Service
November
23
Saturday
Flynn and Son Funeral Home
8:30 - 8:45 am
Funeral Mass
November
23
Saturday
St. Francis Cathedral
Starts at 9:00 am
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