GEORGE BENKO Obituary

George M. Benko Army veteran, NHA plumber George M. Benko, 83, of Kenilworth, N.J., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral services in the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park, N.J., on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at 11 a.m. Please be at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow to St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, N.J. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. For online condolences to the family, please go to mastapeterfuneralhome.com. Born in Irvington, N.J., George lived in Newark, N.J., before moving to Kenilworth 46 years ago. He was a plumber for the City of Newark Housing Authority for 27 years until he retired in 1991. George served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army, receiving several service medals. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jadzia "Hedwig" (Zlydaszyk) Benko, in April 2009, and a dear brother, Michael Benko. Surviving are two loving children, Donnamarie Corbisiero and Steven E. Benko and his wife, Valbone; cherished grandfather of Steven Bo, Anthony J. Jr., Francine, Diana, and Leona. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.