Obituary of John P. Menajlo

John P. Menajlo, 87, of Deerfield Twp. died on Friday morning, December 8, 2017 at his home under the care of his family and hospice.

            Born in Rosenhayn to the late Wesley J. Menajlo, Sr. and Mary Pastuck Menajlo, he was the husband of Rose Kmett Menajlo. John had been a resident of Deerfield Twp. all of his life.

            Prior to his retirement, he had worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Bridgeton until it closed. Then John drove a truck for South State Construction for over 10 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during peace time. John was a member of the Fifth Ward Athletic Club, Deerfield Elks Lodge where he was just named Elk of the year and the Teamsters Union. He was a former member of the Bridgeton Eagles Airy. In his free time, John enjoyed farming, going to the Elks Lodge and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was also known for his home made wine.

            In addition to his wife, Rose, he is survived by a daughter, Sharon Olbrich and her husband, Russell of Deerfield Twp.; a sister, Ann Smith of Deerfield Twp.; four grandchildren, Angela Riley (David), Jonathan Riley (Krista), Jamie Vitagliano (Jason) and Zachary Olbrich and six great-grandchildren, Giuliana, Wyatt, Preston, Harper, Seth and Cara. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley J. Menajlo, Jr.

            The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at the Parish of the Holy Cross-St. Mary's Church, 732 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn on Friday, December 15th at 1 PM. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Rosenhayn. Friends will be received at the church from 12 Noon to 1 PM prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in John's memory to Rosenhayn Fire and Rescue, 678 Morton Ave., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 or Bayada Hospice, 603 N. Broad Street #301, Woodbury, NJ 08096.Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.