Joseph P. Slavik 84, of Kearny died on March 3, 2016.
Visiting will be at The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny on Monday 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated on Tuesday at 10AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Newark, Mr. Slavik lived in Kearny all his life.
He was an iron worker for various companies in Northern new Jersey for over 50 years retiring at the age of 80. He was an usher and parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Kearny. He was a member of The Kearny Zoning Board for over 40 years and was a member of the Democratic Club of Kearny. He also served in The United States Army during The Korean Conflict.
He married his sweetheart 61 years ago the former Joan E. Rainey. He is the father of Nancy DiGiacomo (Santo), Jean Portaro (Frank), Joseph Slavik, Jr. (Nancy) and Carolyn Galati (Greg). Brother of Pauline Slavik and Jane Lytikanin. Grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.