Peter Nykun, also known as “Gida” by his friends and family, age 89, of Great Meadows, NJ died Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Peter was born May 4, 1933 in Great Meadows, NJ. He is the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Kutz) Nykun. In addition to his parents Peter was preceded in death by his brother, George Nykun, his sister, Stella Pryslak.
Peter was a Farmer who started working the Nykun family farm from a very young age, Great Meadows NJ. In addition he was dedicated to his community, volunteering for years with The Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department Station 73, and enjoyed bartending at the Nykun Store and Bar, both in Great Meadows, NJ
He is survived by fiancé Janet Rasely, two daughters, Catherine Mahal and husband Joseph, Mary Nykun and fiancé JR Allen, a son, Michael Nykun, two brothers, Robert Nykun and wife Kathy, Theodore Nykun and wife Jeanie, a sister, Shirley Pryslak, six grandchildren, Peter, Joseph, George, Carly, Timber, and Arrow.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 10 am – 1pm. Funeral services will begin at 1pm. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows following services.
Donations: Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department Station 73, 24 Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 in memory of Peter.
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Mary Johnson says
October 29, 2022 at 4:52 pmI am so truly sorry for the loss of Pete ! He will be missed .May he RIP🙏🥲❤️
John Greszczak says
October 30, 2022 at 2:28 amSypathies to the entire Nykun family, from the Greszczak family…
R.I.P Pete…
Lisa & Andy Johnsen says
October 30, 2022 at 8:22 pmWe loved Pete! So many memories and happy times with him! Our deepest condolences to you all. He will be missed but he was welled loved!
Sharon Schlomer Housel & Pat (Florida) says
October 31, 2022 at 4:28 pmWe are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.
Karen L Rudd says
November 1, 2022 at 10:27 amTo the entire Nykun Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
. Karen Johnson Rudd
Ed Krauser says
November 1, 2022 at 5:58 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with Pete and the entire Nykun family during this trying time. We all will miss seeing Pete at the farm. Pete was a great guy, may he rest in peace.
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