1947
2011
3377 US Highway 9
Old Bridge, New Jersey
Joan Ellen Apgar, 64, of Old Bridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, surrounded by family at the Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Joan was a homemaker who for the last 6 years worked as a library assistant at the Spotswood Library. Joan lived for her family. She was a wonderful wife, mom, nannie & friend to all who knew and loved her. Born in Jersey City, she resided there for many years before moving to Old Bridge in 1974. She is predeceased by her parents, the late Gustave & Helen Gaguski. Joan is survived by her husband of 43 years, James S. Apgar, and her children, Jinelle & her husband Doug Campbell of Sayreville, and James & his wife Catherine Apgar of Old Bridge. Joan also leaves her grandchildren whom she loved more than anything, Nicholas, Travis, Daniel, Olivia, & Patrick. Also surviving are a nephew Gustave Fink of Old Bridge, a sister Helen Grace Gaguski of Brooklyn, NY., a brother Gustave Gaguski of Allentown, PA., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday, from 2-4 & 7-9pm and on Wednesday morning from 8-8:30am at the Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 US Hwy 9, Old Bridge, NJ. 08857. A funeral Liturgy will offered on Wednesday, September 7, at 9am from St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 1 ST. Thomas Plaza, Old Bridge. Committal will follow at the Holy Cross Burial Park, Cranbury Rd. S. Brunswick. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request considering a donation to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Ave. Beth Page, New York, 11714.
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September 11, 2011
Peter Kokoszka
Jim,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wife Joan. May she rest in eternal peace.
Pete Kokoszka
September 8, 2011
To Joan's family--I had the great pleasure of meeting Joan when I started my first grand-daughter in the Spotswood Library Children's program. We connected because of the love and pride we had in our children. I will truly miss her. She was a very sweet and loving lady. God Bless all of you. Claire Darroch
September 6, 2011
Keith Karpinski
Jim and family
Sorry for your loss, keep strong
September 4, 2011
Pat & Ray Hall
Jinelle,Doug and Family
We are so sorry for your loss we will keep you in our prayers. Stay strong!
September 4, 2011
Mary Faith Chmiel
This is just too heartbreaking - can't believe we'll never hear her laugh again. My thoughts are with Jimmy, and Janelle and James and their families. Joan was just wonderful, and good and funny and kind - a gift to us all.
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