"Rest In Peace Uncle Lou. Such a wonderful man praying for all you Janiks. We love you all and are so sorry for your loss John and Joanna Kraszewski "
In loving memory of
Lucian J. Janik
January 15, 1937 - May 1, 2020
Lucian J. Janik, on May 1, 2020 of Somerdale, formerly of Camden. Age 83.
Beloved husband of Irene (nee Kraszewska) of 57 years. Devoted father of Rosemarie Miller (Joseph), Donna Kringler (Joseph), Lucian Janik Jr. (Mary Beth), Steven Janik (Nancy), Christine Pasquarello (Anthony) and Stanley Janik (Amy). Loving Dziadzi of Joseph, Alexandra, Tess and Mary Miller; Joseph, Luke and Michael Kringler; Margaret and John Janik; Molly, Ellen and Anna Janik; AJ, Chloe and Jeanie Pasquarello; Alayna and Zach Janik. Dear brother of the late Marianna Janik. Also survived by many much loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lucian was born in Rogowo, Augustow, Poland and immigrated to Camden, NJ with his mother Anna Pacuk Janik in 1946 from Colonia Santa Rosa, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was joined by his father, Ludwik Janik in 1948. Lucian attended Saint Joseph's School and High School in Camden graduating with the class of 1955. He earned is first degree from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA.
He attended and earned degrees from Glassboro State College, Rutgers University and Florida State University. Lucian was a lifelong teacher, coach, class adviser and administrator primarily in Camden City schools. He served on the board of directors of South Jersey Federal Credit Union, was a leader in the NJ Education Association (NJEA), the Polish National Alliance (PNA) and was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Mr. Janik was also one of the original neighbors on Orchard Avenue.
Lucian was a fan of Eagles football and Duke basketball, but above all, he was a fan of the academic, athletic and artistic activities of his children and grandchildren. He attended every game, match, recital, and performance that he was able and made it known that "Dziadzi was in the House". His joy was family: weddings, christenings, communions, confirmations, graduations, beach vacations and holiday gatherings. He was a student and an educator in every facet of his life all of his life, valuing education and constantly learning and then teaching, by example, how to be the best son, brother, nephew, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend. He took special pride in his Polish heritage and most significantly, the teachings of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Due to the restrictions set forth by the State of New Jersey there will be a private burial. St. Joseph's Cemetery, Blackwood. A Memorial Service will be set at a later date. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, New Jersey Chapter; APDA Center for Advanced Parkinson Disease Research at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School P.O. Box 910 New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.
Tributes
"Me Janik was my industrial arts teacher and varsity Football coach at Woodrow Wilson High a chool in Camden. He was always asking about how I was doing and also your family. He was one of my heroes. He was Polish and I was Italian. He would always tell me to work hard to prove to everyone why polish and Italian people were valuable contributors to our country. A great man, teacher, and coach. God Bless. Ray Marini class of 1967. "
"Me Janik was my industrial arts teacher and varsity Football coach at Woodrow Wilson High a chool in Camden. He was always asking about how I was doing and also your family. He was one of my heroes. He was Polish and I was Italian. He would always tell me to work hard to prove to everyone why polish and Italian people were valuable contributors to our country. A great man, teacher, and coach. God Bless. Ray Marini class of 1967. "
"Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences from the St. Joseph High School class of 1955. Antoinette Stelmach Colacci"
"Me Janik was my industrial arts teacher and varsity Football coach at Woodrow Wilson High a chool in Camden. He was always asking about how I was doing and also your family. He was one of my heroes. He was Polish and I was Italian. He would always tell me to work hard to prove to everyone why polish and Italian people were valuable contributors to our country. A great man, teacher, and coach. God Bless. Ray Marini class of 1967. "
"Me Janik was my industrial arts teacher and varsity Football coach at Woodrow Wilson High a chool in Camden. He was always asking about how I was doing and also your family. He was one of my heroes. He was Polish and I was Italian. He would always tell me to work hard to prove to everyone why polish and Italian people were valuable contributors to our country. A great man, teacher, and coach. God Bless. Ray Marini class of 1967. "
"Dear Janik family, although many years have gone by since I was a child and lived next door to you, your father was an amazing person. Whenever we needed help he would come running. We never forgot his kindness and were very saddened of his passing. Please know he was always with us and always thought of. Many prayers for your family at this time. The Walsh Children "