Gertrude Dudek, age 83, of Parlin, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at JFK Hospital in Edison with her loving family at her side. Born in Wilks-Barre, PA to Joseph & Gertrude Witkowski, Gert moved to Parlin 60 years ago with her beloved husband John to raise their beautiful family. Mrs. Dudek worked as a craft teacher and truly enjoyed being with her family. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Gertrude is predeceased by her parents Joseph & Gertrude Witkowski as well as her brother Joseph Witkowski. She is survived by her adored husband of 62 years Jack Dudek, her beloved children and their spouses Karen Dudek & Edward Boganski and John Jr & Jackie Dudek as well as her sister Alice Pregnolato & her husband Joseph, her sister-in-law Florence Witkowski and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours at the funeral home will take place on Thursday March 10, 2022 from 3pm to 7pm. Funeral services will take place on Friday March 11, 2022 at 10:30am at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in East Brunswick, NJ. Please note the family has requested that masks are required in the funeral home at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Completed arrangements, directions, and letters of condolence to the family may be found by visiting www.spezzifuneralhome.com.