Obituary for Michael Edward Kiersnowski
MICHAEL E. KIERSNOWSKI, 92, of Jackson, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey.
A Pennsylvania native, Michael was born Sept. 18, 1927, the second youngest son of seven children of the late Michael and Aniela Kiersnowski of Shamokin, where he grew up. He was raised in the Catholic faith.
He moved his young family to New Jersey and lived in South River, Old Bridge, Roosevelt and most recently with his daughter in Jackson, N.J.
Always ambitious and fond of work, he worked as an electrical contractor and later as an electrical inspector for East Windsor Township. He worked in that position until age 88.
Michael married Clara Tushinski in 1953. They were married until her death.
On Nov. 25, 1972, he married Jane Egan of Perth Amboy. They were married 39 years until Jane preceded Michael in death.
Michael was happiest when with his children, especially his granddaughter, Jessica. Michael made his own Polish kielbasa. Ever the handyman, Michael enjoyed tending to his Roosevelt home, keeping a large garden and puttering around on nearly 3 acres. He was a faithful man, a bit of a jokester and tossed out a random Polish phrase now and then. He was always ready to help someone in need. Michael was gentle, kind and generous and a joy to those who love him and will miss him dearly.
Michael is survived by his children, Cynthia and husband B.C. Caldwell of Santa Fe, N.M., Carol Kiersnowski of Jackson, Michael Kiersnowski Jr. of Jackson, and Gail Hawksby of Old Bridge; granddaughter Jessica Hawksby of Old Bridge; and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death in 2015 by his son in law, William Hawksby of Old Bridge.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his visitation from 4-8 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. A funeral gathering will be offered at 8:30 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the funeral home. His Funeral Liturgy will follow at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Burial Park, 840 Cranbury South River Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08831. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to Deborah Hospital Foundation, PO Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ, 08015-0820 www.deborahfoundation.org and would be greatly appreciated. For directions, further information and to send condolence messages to the family, please select the appropriate tab.
A Pennsylvania native, Michael was born Sept. 18, 1927, the second youngest son of seven children of the late Michael and Aniela Kiersnowski of Shamokin, where he grew up. He was raised in the Catholic faith.
He moved his young family to New Jersey and lived in South River, Old Bridge, Roosevelt and most recently with his daughter in Jackson, N.J.
Always ambitious and fond of work, he worked as an electrical contractor and later as an electrical inspector for East Windsor Township. He worked in that position until age 88.
Michael married Clara Tushinski in 1953. They were married until her death.
On Nov. 25, 1972, he married Jane Egan of Perth Amboy. They were married 39 years until Jane preceded Michael in death.
Michael was happiest when with his children, especially his granddaughter, Jessica. Michael made his own Polish kielbasa. Ever the handyman, Michael enjoyed tending to his Roosevelt home, keeping a large garden and puttering around on nearly 3 acres. He was a faithful man, a bit of a jokester and tossed out a random Polish phrase now and then. He was always ready to help someone in need. Michael was gentle, kind and generous and a joy to those who love him and will miss him dearly.
Michael is survived by his children, Cynthia and husband B.C. Caldwell of Santa Fe, N.M., Carol Kiersnowski of Jackson, Michael Kiersnowski Jr. of Jackson, and Gail Hawksby of Old Bridge; granddaughter Jessica Hawksby of Old Bridge; and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death in 2015 by his son in law, William Hawksby of Old Bridge.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his visitation from 4-8 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. A funeral gathering will be offered at 8:30 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the funeral home. His Funeral Liturgy will follow at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Burial Park, 840 Cranbury South River Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08831. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to Deborah Hospital Foundation, PO Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ, 08015-0820 www.deborahfoundation.org and would be greatly appreciated. For directions, further information and to send condolence messages to the family, please select the appropriate tab.