John Francis Stanczuk, Jr., age 87 years, of Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, NJ, died suddenly but peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, with his cherished wife, RoseMarie, at his side.

Born on August 3, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late John Francis Stanczuk and Jennie Martysheck Stanczuk. John was raised in Greenpoint, amidst the warmth of a loving family, including his cherished sister, the late Anne Stanczuk DeVito.

John’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering devotion to his family and community. He spent 64 beautiful years with his soulmate, RoseMarie DeVito Stanczuk, whom he met while working together at Moore McCormick Shipping Lines. Their love story flourished, welcoming the joys of parenthood with the birth of their three sons: Gregory, Andrew, and Christopher. His sons would help grow the family, and as a grandfather, John reveled in the joy that his grandchildren, Gregory, Jr., Brittany, and Courtney, brought him.

A proud Veteran of the United States Army, John served as a Military Police Officer from 1961 to 1963. Delighted to become parents, John and RoseMarie’s first child was born at the American Army Base in Heidelberg, Germany, where the couple was stationed.

Extremely intelligent, John was an accountant for many years with PMS Consolidated. He was well respected by his peers and the PMS customers.

Throughout the years, John’s loyalty to his native Brooklyn never waned. He often shared stories about Cachia Annie and Babushka Bobbie. John loved all sports. He was definitely a lifelong avid supporter of the New York Giants and New York Mets.

John’s life was rich with passion for many activities and hobbies. He cultivated a remarkable one-acre vegetable garden, ensuring family and friends had homegrown tomatoes for canning season, a cherished tradition that will live on in their hearts. His love for the earth extended to cacti and succulents, nurtured in his greenhouse and basement, where his hands worked with gentle patience.

John was also an avid reader, a connoisseur of food (including unique delicacies such as pigs’ feet and octopus), and was a vibrant participant in family outings. Vacations to the beach, picnics and softball games in the backyard, and morning walks with his dogs, John simply enjoyed spending time with family and friends, living each day to its fullest.

A longtime communicant of St. Magdalen Church, Flemington, NJ, John never forgot his Ukrainian heritage and Russian Orthodox Church roots, his faith anchoring him and allowing him to face anything that came his way.

John leaves behind the legacy of his kind spirit, wisdom, patience, and fierce loyalty to his family. Known for his easy-going nature and twinkling eyes, he touched the lives of many. John was a compassionate soul who was always ready to help guide others with an open heart and a listening ear. These qualities will not soon be forgotten.

John is survived by his wife, RoseMarie DeVito Stanczuk; his three sons; Gregory A. Stanczuk, wife Dolores Andrews Stanczuk, Andrew Stanczuk, and Christopher Stanczuk, wife Pam Mattfeld Hockert; his grandchildren; Gregory A. Stanczuk, Jr., wife, Rachel Arcala Stanczuk, Captain Brittany A. Stanczuk, and Courtney A. Stanczuk; his brother-in-law, Michael DeVito; several nieces, nephews, and extended family; his cherished canine companion, Bella; and many dear friends.

John will lie in repose on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ, where family and friends are invited to gather and reflect to celebrate his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Chester Zalubski will follow the visitation, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2 White Bridge Road, Pittstown, NJ, and to which all are welcome.

Interment will follow mass at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA, and again, all are welcome.

You are encouraged to visit John’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of his life.

Memorial contributions in John’s memory can be made to Quakertown Fire Company in appreciation for the care they took of John and his family the morning he passed. Contributions may be made online by clicking HERE or by mail to 67 Quakertown Road, Pittstown, NJ 08867.

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