Harold Schatek, age 83, of Toms River died on Friday, August 4, 2017
At Community Medical Center, Toms River.
Born in Brünn,Czechoslovakia,he came to the United States in 1960, settling in Lyndhurst. In 1966, became a Naturalized Citizen of The United States. In 1967 moved to Toms River, where he resided until his passing.
Mr Schatek worked as a molder from 1960-1976 and later was self-employed as a Domestic Engineer and a Gardner until he retired. In addition, he owned a pizzeria."Harry's Pizza, in Nutley, for three years. In Germany, he loved playing soccer in the German leagues and he continued to play when he came to the United States.
He was a pillar of in the community.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Anneliese; three children, Michael and his wife Amanda, Roseanne, Lisa Schatek-Steimle and her Husband Christopher of ,FL; two grandsons, Scott Michael and Brendan Nicholas; a great-granddaughter, Braelynn McKenna; and His siblings that reside in Europe.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 at Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30pm at the funer...[more]