John Edward Skarzenski, 90, of Harrington Park, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Jean (nee DeCrescenzo). Loving father of Janice Mierzwa and husband Roger of Morris Plains and Carol de Lyon and husband Bruce of Dumont. Predeceased by his dear sons, Steven and John. Adored grandfather of James, Jennifer, Michael, Rachel, Aaron, Benjamin and Preston and great-grandfather of Jenna, Matthew and Rebekkah. Dear brother of Vincent and Walter and his wife Mary. Also survived by daughter-in-law, Laurie Summer.
John served in the US Merchant Marines during WWII. He retired from the Port Authority of NY/NJ in NYC where he was an engineer after 35 years. He was a member of the Cresskill American Legion and Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 9021, Norwood.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park with entombment to follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2:30 – 5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
Those who wish may make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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Carol and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss Dad an John. I have only the fondest of memories of you and your family and how close you all are. I’m sure there is a special place above for both of them where there are no tears. May they both Rest In Peace.