Jeanette Marilyn Antonczak, ("Jean") 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020. Jean was born in Newark, NJ, beloved daughter of Stanley and Mary (Kaner) Antonczak.

Jean graduated from Essex County Vocational and Technical High School in 1956 as a technical secretary. Jean's career path took her down many roads. Ultimately, she was able to fulfill her desire to work with the elderly at two different senior living and continuing care facilities. Jean truly loved working and helping those in need. During her journey with Alzheimer's, she was most happy listening to music and singing along. Most especially, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Jean is predeceased by both parents and her sister, Helen. The father of her two daughters, John J. St. John, Jr., and her second husband, John Klinzing.

Jean will forever be remembered by her devoted daughters, Jill Morris and her husband Donald; Susan Barboe and her husband Noel; cherished grandchildren, Donald J, Jordan and Nora; her loving goddaughter, Debbie Hanlon; aunt to many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.

The family requests that anyone who wishes to honor Jean follow her words to live by, "be truthful, respect the elderly, and have fun!"

Memorial gifts (reference in memory of Jeanette Antonczak) can be made to:

VNA Hospice

c/o VNA Health Group Foundation

23 Main St., Suite D1

Holmdel, NJ   07733

or online at vnahg.org/support-hospice