Walter M. Lencewicz Jr., 68 of Hackettstown passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2020. Walt was born on November 2, 1951 at Newton Memorial Hospital to Walter M. Lencewicz, Sr. and Stella Penkol Lencewicz.
Walt grew up in Great Meadows, NJ where he spent his early years helping at his family’s produce farm. In addition, as a boy, Walt, his father and brother would go trapping together. His love for hunting and fishing would continue throughout his life, as well as, going to watch races at Island Dragway, in Great Meadows, NJ.
He graduated from Warren County Technical School in 1970 with a degree in Construction. Walt spent 40 years of his career as a Maintenance Technician. He worked at Southland Chemical in Great Meadows for 18 years and then at BASF in Belvidere, NJ for 22 years until BASF closed its doors in 2011. Walt then worked as a Fire Watchman at St. Claire’s Hospital in Sussex, NJ where he retired in 2018.
Walt was creative, kind, loving and handy. He loved looking for arrowheads, listening to music and watching his favorite television shows. He and his wife Mary’s favorite hobby was traveling around to local town wide yard sales. He also loved antique cars, creating beautiful gardens, canning and baking. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Walt was predeceased by his father, Walter M. Lencewicz, Sr. and infant brother Richard.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Dimiceli Lencewicz, are two daughters, Denise Trella and her husband Joel Trella of Midland Park, Sherry Flyte and her husband Aaron Flyte of Hackettstown, grandchildren, Andrew Flyte, Max and Violet Trella, mother, Stella Penkol Lencewicz, sister Joanne Wright and brother Arthur Lencewicz.
Please join us as we remember his love, generosity, and life.
A viewing will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cochran’s Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. There will also be viewing service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020 and funeral mass at Church of the Assumption, 302 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Pequest Union Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
12 Condolences for Walter Lencewicz, Jr.
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Charles and Linda Dimiceli says
July 13, 2020 at 6:05 pmCondolences to my sister Mary and her girls Denise and Sherry.We will miss Walt .We was a guy that always was their to help you out. Always so nice and kind.and thoughtful.He will be missed God bless you rest in peace
Roni and Bill Skinner says
July 13, 2020 at 8:00 pmOur condolences Mary to you and your girls. Walt always had a smile and a wave or hello whenever you saw him. He was always friendly. The memories will get you through the tough days. Be Well.
Phyllis & Heinz Zimmass says
July 15, 2020 at 6:52 amMary & Family: We’re heartbroken for you & your family. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. May your wonderful memories give you comfort in the days ahead. RIP Walt. Our sincerest sympathy & condolences. xoxo Love Phyllis & Heinz Zimmass
Monica Pascarella says
July 14, 2020 at 2:24 pmWalt and Mary were such wonderful, caring neighbors and loving pet-sitters. My condolences Mary to you and your family. You will be missed Walt, but Heaven has gained an angel.
Jean and Jason says
July 14, 2020 at 3:24 pmMary, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! God bless you!
Kevin Smith says
July 15, 2020 at 4:13 pmMary and the Lencewicz family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Fred and Sue Kraft says
July 14, 2020 at 3:39 pmMary, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Barry & Kathy Mayberry says
July 15, 2020 at 12:03 pmMary and family we are sorry for your loss
Alex and James DiMiceli says
July 16, 2020 at 3:29 pmMary and family, our sincerest sympathy & condolences.You are in our prayers.
Pat Smith Lemoine says
July 18, 2020 at 6:05 amMary,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Smith Lemoine (Marion’s daughter)
Darryl and Debbi says
July 20, 2020 at 12:12 amMary and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Walt’s passing. May your loving memories of Walt bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joyce Ort Berninger says
July 21, 2020 at 7:12 pmMy deepest sympathy to you Mary and family. I was just sorting photos this week and ran across photos of Denise, Sherry, and J. J. playing in the snow behind the buildings on Main Street many years ago. J J sends his sympathy to all of you, too.
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