Montville Man Dies Suddenly at Age 63

Charles J. Wilczynski, 63, died suddenly Tuesday morning, at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. He was born in Jersey City and lived in North Arlington before coming to Montville in 1978, according to Stephen J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service.

Wilczynski earned his Bachelors degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford in 1972 and was an executive in the health care industry for more 30 years before retiring in 2007. During his tenure, he served at JFK Medical Center in Edison, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy and Cabrini Medical Center in New York.

Wilczynski was active as a volunteer with St. Peter's Orphanage in Denville and was a member of the Board of Directors for more than 20 years, most recently serving as president and chairman of the Finance Committee. He was also a member of the Board of Directors and past president of the NJ Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary (nee Vanderbush); two daughters, Dawn Afanador and her husband Victor of Roseland, and Pamela Wilczynski of Montville, a granddaughter, Ella Afanador; and many family members and in-laws.

In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to St. Peters Orphanage, 170 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834. 

Many friends and family left a kind word on the Stephen J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service tribute wall, including John and Bette Vanderbush:

“We want to let you know how fortunate we feel having had Chuck for our brother-in-law and that we are going to miss him and his sense of humor. He always made us feel special whenever we got together no matter what the event was. He always greeted us with a smile on his face. He was very special to us and we are greatly going to miss him. There is a verse that says - Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day; unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear. And we feel this way about Chuck. We also want each of you to know that we here for you any time of day or night. With Our Love and Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to Each of You - Uncle John and Aunt Bette.”

The above obituary was from Stephen J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service.