Franklin, NJ: Thaddeus B. Sapek, 81 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph Sapek, Sr and Mary Nieratka Sapek. He was born in Ashley, PA and lived there until moving to Franklin, NJ in 1965.
Thaddeus served with the United States Navy from 1959 – 1963. He was employed with McWilliams Forge in Rockaway as a technician from 1968 until his retirement in 2006. In 2010, he began his second career at Immaculate Conception RC Church in Franklin. He maintained the church building and grounds, assisted the priests and had the opportunity to meet many of the parishioners. He truly enjoyed his time working there and retired in 2020. His favorite pastimes were building, carpentry and woodworking. Cutting grass and cutting and splitting firewood also kept him busy. He also enjoyed walks at night, finding constellations and gazing at the stars. He maintained his sense of humor.
Thaddeus was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Sapek, Jr. and a sister, Geraldine Buli. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Pauline Sapek (nee Kundratic), son Richard Sapek of Franklin, NJ, sister Elaine Ewasko of Hopatcong, NJ and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:00AM – 11:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Immaculate Conception RC Church at 12 Noon. Entombment to follow at Immaculate Conception Mausoleum, Hardyston Twp., NJ. Information and condolences can be found at www.fergusonfuneralhomesnj.com. The family would like to thank Compassionate Care Hospice for their help during the last few days, Dr. Richard Vaz, Michelle and John from Visiting Nursing Association and Dr. Frank of DiLollo Chiropractic who assisted him in maintaining a quality of life the last several years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church in Franklin, NJ.