George Munk of Hackettstown NJ died peacefully at home June 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 87.

George was born on November 6, 1938, in the Bronx, NY. He graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School in 1956 and attended Hunter College in NY.  He is the son of Charles Munk and Esther Grozman Munk of the Bronx, NY.

George met his wife Ellen in 1962 in Lake Hopatcong. They were married March 20, 1965.

George was a Chemist for Sandoz in East Hanover, NJ for many years before starting his own Textile Chemical Company located in Patterson, NJ until he retired.

George was a mason with the masonic lodge for many years.

He had a very active life, enjoying tennis, fishing, travelling, and loved his winters in Florida playing shuffleboard, and poker with his friends.

George was an avid sports fan following the NY Mets, NY Giants and NY Knicks.

George is survived by his wife Ellen Hoffeld Munk of 61 years, his son Charles Munk of Hackettstown, his daughter Amy Munk Rodriguez and son-in-law Ray Rodriguez of Virginia Beach, and his 2 grandsons Alex and Joey Rodriguez.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com