Phyllis J. Jawidzik, mother of priest
February 12, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 7 in Holy Trinity Church, Helmetta, for Phyllis J. Jawidzik who died Jan. 26 at age 95.
Mrs. Jawidzik was the mother of Father Edward Jawidzik, a retired priest of the Diocese.
Born in Helmetta and later moving to Monroe Township, Mrs. Jawidzik worked as a secretary for Johnson & Johnson. In Holy Trinity Church she was active with the Altar-Rosary Society and also with MOPS (Mothers of Priests).
Mrs. Jawidzik was predeceased by her parents and husband Edward. In addition to her priest-son, she is survived by a daughter, Maryann, and three sons, Thomas, Tim and Geoff and their spouses; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial followed in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery.
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A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 7 in Holy Trinity Church, Helmetta, for Phyllis J. Jawidzik who died Jan. 26 at age 95.
Mrs. Jawidzik was the mother of Father Edward Jawidzik, a retired priest of the Diocese.
Born in Helmetta and later moving to Monroe Township, Mrs. Jawidzik worked as a secretary for Johnson & Johnson. In Holy Trinity Church she was active with the Altar-Rosary Society and also with MOPS (Mothers of Priests).
Mrs. Jawidzik was predeceased by her parents and husband Edward. In addition to her priest-son, she is survived by a daughter, Maryann, and three sons, Thomas, Tim and Geoff and their spouses; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial followed in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery.