John Francis Patrick, 52, of Fairfield, NJ, formerly of Bayonne, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne, NJ.  “Pudgie” as he was known by all, was born and raised in Bayonne before relocating to Fairfield over 3 years ago.  In his younger years growing up in Bayonne he was a member of the Kidets Drum and Bugle Corp. where he played base then worked his way up to the snare drums for 7 years.  An avid...

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  Augusto Asturias, 68, of Bayonne, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Augusto was born and raised in the Philippines.  After completing his education there he returned to his alma mater, St. Francis of Assisi High School where he became a coach and teacher of sports education. His passion and talent for soccer caught the attention of team officials from the Philippines National Soccer Team which eventually led to a career as a...

  John Henry Schmitt, 72, of Bayonne, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the Lyons Veterans Hospital in Lyons, NJ.  Born in Jersey City, John resided most of his life in Bayonne.  In September of 1965 John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served 3 tours in Vietnam attaining the rank of Corporal. While serving in the military, he earned several honors which included, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with...

  Dr. Grace Paduszynski, M.D. (nee: Wojcik) 61, of Bayonne, NJ, (formerly of Poland) passed away at home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.   Dr. Paduszynski received her medical training in Poland from the Medical Academy of Wroclaw.  She emigrated to the United States in 1984 to pursue her dream in the medical field.  She completed her residency at the Jersey City Medical Center and became Board Certified at the Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Paduszynski...

  Marianna (Nee: Gromadzka), Chojnowska, age 77, of Bayonne passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  Born in Andrychy, Poland, she emigrated to the United States in 1991 where she resided for the past 27 years in Bayonne. Marianna was employed as a home health care provider with the Loving Health Care Agency in Springfield, NJ, a position she held for 10 years until her retirement in 2014. Marianna will be remembered for her fierce independence...

  Emilia (Keselica) Wojcik, of Seattle Washington, (formerly of Bayonne), passed away at home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Emelia was born in Bayonne where she resided for most of her life before relocating to Seattle 3 years ago. She was employed as a new designs inspector with the Western Electric Corporation in Kearny, NJ, before her retirement in 1984. Emelia was predeceased by her beloved husband Theodore Wojcik in 1985.  She was the loving daughter of the late Peter...

  John Jezyk, 83, a lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Jersey City Medical with his loving family by his side.   John served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War.  After his release from military service, he went on to work as a pattern maker for the Maidenform Company in Bayonne, a position he held for 44 years until his retirement in 1997.   John’s interests included...

Patrick P. Mincieli Sr., 88, of Bayonne, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 3, 2018.  Born in Weehawken, NJ, Patrick resided most of his life in Bayonne.  He served his country with pride and honor in the United States Navy during the Korean War.   Prior to his retirement in 1995, Patrick worked as a mail carrier for the Bayonne Branch of the United States Post Service, a position he held for over 25 years.  He was a...

  Walter Kurkowski, 66, of Bayonne, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Manor Care Center, in Mountainside, N.J.  Born in Poland, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1962 where they settled in Bayonne. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Jean (Szuminska) Kurkowski; and his brother John.  Left to cherish his memory are his brother Raymond and his wife Cheryl; his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Ventrone and her husband Anthony, and...