Kurzawa Funeral Home

12/11/2025

Josephine P. Tramutolo

The beloved Josephine Patricia Tramutolo age 90 of Sayreville, NJ died peacefully Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

She was born June 14,1935 in Newark, NJ to parents, Salvatore and Rose (Ricciardelli) Cerligione. Graduated Central HS. She later married Libro Tramutolo and had two wonderful sons. Started working for Newark BOE until she retired. It wasn’t long before she realized she was not one to sit at home, and began her 2nd career working for the Spotswood's Division of Aging until age 90. Josephine fully enjoyed going to the casinos, dining and an occasional show. She loved her friends and she loved her family.

Survived by her son Angelo Tramutolo, her daughter in law Michele Tramutolo her beautiful granddaughters, Brianna Tramutolo and Victoria Tramutolo.

Preceded in death by her husband Libro Tramutolo and her son Salvatore Tramutolo.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 3pm to 6pm at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. A catholic prayer service will be offered at 5pm on Sunday at the funeral home. The following morning the family will receive friends at the Holy Cross Cemetery 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031 for an 11am burial.

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12/08/2025

Gary R. Malinowski

Gary Malinowski, 64 a lifelong resident of Sayreville, NJ, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, peacefully in his home.

Gary was born in South Amboy, and was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He was a fixture of the community he called home for his entire life, anyone who knew Gary knew he carried a lightness that made every room easier to be in. Gary was the most easygoing person you’d ever meet, funny without trying and witty in a way that always caught you off guard. His sense of humor wasn’t just part of who he was, it was how he connected, how he showed love, and how he made even the hardest days feel a little softer.

A lifelong sports fanatic, Gary could talk for hours about the Green Bay Packers and the Boston Red Sox, and he collected memorabilia with extreme passion. Most recently, Gary worked in maintenance for the Sayreville Board of Education. Gary leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and memories that will be told and retold for years. To know him was to feel at ease, calm, patient and light, exactly the way he lived his life. He will be deeply missed by his family, and all who knew him.

Gary is predeceased by his parents Walter and Amanda Malinowksi.

He is survived by his brother Robert Malinowski, and his wife Esther, cherished uncle to Daniel Elrose and Jeffrey Elrose, showing up always with loyalty, patience, and love. Gary is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. A 10am funeral mass will be offered on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy, NJ. A funeral procession will follow where he will laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ

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12/03/2025

Helen Valentino

Helen (Wolff) Valentino, 80, of Sayreville, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by her family on November 23, 2025, at JFK Medical Center, Edison.

Born on June 18, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Madeline (Clauss) Wolff and Martin G. Wolff. She grew up in Newark with her brother and sister.

She married Arnold Valentino in May 1968. After a short time in Newark, they settled in Sayreville. They shared 52 years of marriage until Arnold’s passing in 2020.

She was a private person who preferred the comfort of home, but she expressed her love in clear and unmistakable ways—especially through food and the generosity she showed to her grandchildren. She also cherished her friendship with Lucille Perez of Springfield, New Jersey, her oldest and longest friend, whose companionship remained meaningful throughout her life.

She was an exceptional cook whose homemade tomato sauce with sausage and meatballs and her pot roast with brown gravy and noodles, all prepared from scratch, became a lasting family favorite. She hosted countless dinners and holidays, always preparing far more food than needed. No one ever left her home hungry.

She worked for many years as a real estate paralegal, and before that dedicated herself to raising her children as a stay-at-home mother.

She is survived by her daughter Renee Block and her husband Frederic Block of Sayreville, New Jersey, and their daughters Julia, her fiance Alex Gaspar, and Hailey, along with Hailey’s boyfriend Ivan Selody; her daughter Sharon Mamone and her husband Paul Mamone of Freehold, New Jersey, and their children Vincent, Valentina, and Anthony; and her daughter Dana Roccanova of Brick, New Jersey, and her family. She is also survived by her sister Margaret C. Wolff of North Arlington, New Jersey, Margaret’s husband Joseph J. DeFranco, and their daughters Angela and Christine; her niece Michelle Just Williams of Florida; her sister-in-law Donna Wolff of Williamstown, New Jersey; and her brother-in-law Richard Valentino and his wife Gail Valentino of Florida. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Arthur Wolff.

Cremation will be handled by Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services or visitation

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12/03/2025

Chester A. Suchcicki, Jr.

Chester A. Suchcicki, 83, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Brandywine Senior Living in Howell, NJ.

Chet was born in Helmetta, NJ, the son of the late Chester Suchcicki and Dorothy Holtz Suchcicki. He attended Sacred Heart grammar school and Saint Mary's High School in South Amboy. He lived his life in the surrounding areas of Middlesex County, South Amboy, Sayreville, Old Bridge and Monroe Township. He retired from E.R. Squibb & Sons where he was employed as a mechanic for the majority of his working career. Chet loved playing golf most days after his retirement with friends, family and foursomes usually at his favorite spot Rossmoor Country Club in Monroe Township. Ending the day with a few beers was what he enjoyed to do.

Chester is survived by Judith Suchcicki, 3 sons, Robert of Monroe Township, Raymond and his wife Antoinette of Sayreville, and Randy along with Josh Hogle of Georgia. 4 grandchildren, Kevin and his wife Brenna of Pennsylvania, Raeanne, Thomas and Christa of Sayreville, and also 2 great granddaughters Selah and Joanna of PA. Also his beloved sister, Theresa Raynor and her husband Butch of Florida, along with a host of many cousins, nephews and friends. He is also predeceased by a very close friend Rita Reisert.

Cremation is private. Burial will be at Sacred Heart cemetery at a later time.

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11/25/2025

Norma Villegas

Norma Rodas de Villegas, de 80 anos fallecio.

Norma nacio en Guayaquil, Ecuador. Fue contadora y ama de casa toda su vida. Ella disfruto mucho de pasar tiempo con sus amigas, pasear, cocinar e ir de compras. Ella era orgullosa de su hija, ser esposa, y de sus nietos y bis nietos.

Le sobreviven su hija Danae Villegas-Fernandes y yerno Joao Fernandes, sus nietos Tatiana y Juan Tirado, Tamara y Coleman Brooks, Samantha Depietro y Fabricio Fernandes, sus bisnietos Emmanuel y Eleyna Tirado, Carter, Zendaya y Zailee Brooks, su hermano Manuel Rodas y muchos queridos sobrinos.

Ya fallecidos sus padres Hipolito Rodas y Olga Sanchez, su esposo Manuel Villegas, su hijo Donny Fabricio Villegas, sus hermanas Blanca Rodas de Bonilla y Maruja de Villalba.

Norma Rodas Villegas, 80, has passed away.Norma was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

She was an accountant and housewife her entire life. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her friends, traveling, cooking, and shopping. She was proud of her daughter, being a wife, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Danae Villegas-Fernandes and son-in-law Joao Fernandes, her grandchildren Tatiana and Juan Tirado, Tamara and Coleman Brooks, Samantha Dipietro and Fabricio Fernandes, her great-grandchildren Emmanuel and Eleyna Tirado, Carter, Zendaya and Zailee Brooks, her brother Manuel Rodas, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Previously deceased are her parents Hipolito Rodas and Olga Sanchez, her husband Manuel Villegas, her son Donny Fabricio Villegas, and her sisters Blanca Rodas de Bonilla and Maruja de Villalba.

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11/11/2025

We acknowledge all those who have been selfless and brave, standing stronger than others to protect what we have had up to now. Let us not forget those who are still with us, especially those who gave their lives so we can be free.

11/08/2025

Martha Gatz

With deep sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved aunt Martha Gatz, a lifelong resident of South Amboy, NJ who peacefully entered into eternal peace after 100 years of life on Wednesday November 5, 2025.

Martha was a deeply devoted lifelong member of the Sacred Heart church in South Amboy and found great joy in faithfully participating in many church events and societies, including her proudest honors was the Crowner in the Virgin Mary crowning ceremony celebrated in May 1952.

Martha enjoyed many hours sharing her enthusiastic laughter with her friends and family.

She will be remembered for her warm heart and kindness that she shared with everyone who came to know her.

She is predeceased by her loving parents Valeria (Wisniewski) and John Gatz , her sisters Tekla Glebocki and Helen Pirre, her brothers Eugene (A WWII Purple Heart recipient) , Stanley and Jack.

She leaves behind many nephews and nieces .

Friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 4pm to 6pm, and on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 morning from 8:30am to 9:15am at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. Followed by a 10am mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 531 Washington Avenue South Amboy, NJ 08879. A burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ.

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11/02/2025

We remember those who have left us.
The hurt always stays but remembering them always allows them to live forever in our hearts.

11/01/2025

Debra Lee McQuade

It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of, Debra Lee McQuade (Nee : Schreck) 61 a lifelong resident of Sayreville, New Jersey who left this world peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Debbie was the heart of every room she entered, bringing warmth, laughter, and kindness wherever she went. She had a rare gift for making everyone feel like family, welcoming others with open arms and an even more open heart. Her generosity knew no bounds, offering comfort, wisdom, and unconditional love to all who needed it. She had a way of lifting others out of dark times and reminding them of the goodness still in the world. We will remember her as a jack of all trades, a gifted chocolate maker, home designer, a mechanic, baker, therapist and a medium, but above all, she was a mother to everyone she met.

Debbie is predeceased by her mother Beatrice Carpenter, father-in-law John P. McQuade II, sister Donna Steinruck.

She is survived by her father James Schreck, and his wife Jane, beloved husband, John McQuade, loving daughters Nichole Herrick, and her husband Jake, Erin McQuade, and Kellyann McQuade, adored grandmother to Dakota Herrick, Mason Herrick and Brooke Herrick, dear sisters Gail Giannotto, her husband Michael, Sue Scialfa, Mary Donnelly, Kelly Hogue, and her husband Charlie, brothers Richard Schreck, Joseph Gougeon, and his wife Heather and James Gougeon, and his wife Beverly. Also survived by her mother-in-law Margaret McQuade, Michael McQuade, and his wife Cheryl, Colleen Egan, and her husband Bob, Dennis McQuade, and his wife Nicole, Brian McQuade, and his wife Rebecca, Jennifer Heyman, and her husband Kyle, MaryKate McQuade and special mention to her grand-dog Dexter. She is also survived by many, many other loving family members.

Debbie’s love for her family was immeasurable, and her spirit will continue to live on in their hearts and in the countless lives she touched.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Debbie’s life on Wednesday, November 5th, at Kurzawa Funeral Home in South Amboy, New Jersey, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

Her memory will remain a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her

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10/31/2025

Helen Wojewoda

Helen Wojewoda (née Nowicki) 93 of Sayreville, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Born on February 27, 1932, Helen was a lifelong resident of Sayreville and a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Church in South Amboy, where she faithfully participated in the Sacred Heart Rosary Society.

Helen was also a proud member of the Tuesday Club at the Sayreville Senior Center, where she spent many happy hours playing bingo, sharing laughter, and making lasting friendships.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dominik Wojewoda; her parents, Joseph and Stephanie Nowicki; and her brothers, Leo, Joseph, and Edward Nowicki.

Helen is survived by her loving daughter Maryann Zakrzewski and her husband Gerald Zakrzewski; her daughter Joan Wojewoda; and her cherished grandchildren, Rachel and Stephanie.

Helen will be remembered for her warm heart, her snacks and desserts, and the kindness she shared with everyone who knew her.

Friends are invited to a 10am funeral mass on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy, NJ. A burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ.

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10/23/2025

Robert "Hossie" Hospidor

Robert "Hossie" Hospidor, age 91, of the Morgan section of Sayreville passed peacefully with loved ones at his side on October 20,2025.

He was born on December 12, 1933 in Perth Amboy where he spent his youth; over the years family was regaled with many madcap stories of the times.

Hoss loved baseball and was a diehard Detroit Tigers baseball fan for over 60 some years. A true fan all those years for a team whose winning seasons were elusive indeed. Bob had worked as a Middlesex County Sheriffs Officer for over 30 years of exemplary service.

As much as Bob loved baseball, he loved his family more. His best times were spent in the company of wife Jo, sons Rob and Tom, daughter in laws Jessica and Sue, sister Gail, brother Harold, his wife Pat, sister in law Ellie, Nephew Joey and many more nephews and nieces.

Hossie will be missed by all who knew him, he was a nice man, a real good guy. Rest in Peace Bob

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10/21/2025

Gregory Francis Wojtanoski

Gregory (Greg) Francis Wojtanoski, a lifelong resident of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on September 18, 1947, in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Anna Wojtanoski Arsenault and Henry Wojtanoski.

Greg’s greatest joy and commitment was his family, friends, and dogs. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Priscilla A. Wojtanoski. He was a cherished uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, and one great-grandniece.

An avid bowler for more than 60 years, Greg’s dedication to the sport led him to win various tournament wins, with his proudest achievement being a perfect 300 game. His enduring legacy in the sport was cemented when he was inducted into the Middlesex County Bowling Hall of Fame.

Greg retired from Supermarkets General (Pathmark)after a dedicated career with the company. In his spare time, he was an enthusiastic New York Yankees and Oakland Raiders fan and held a special place in his heart for animals, especially dogs.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered as a dedicated husband, a beloved uncle, and a true champion of the lanes.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 from 9:30am to 11am and a memorial prayer service will be at 11am at the funeral home. A private burial will take place Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ

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