Dr. Stephen D. Yaremczak November 27, 1957 – May 04, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook Dr. Stephen D. Yaremczak, 61, of Edison, passed peacefully, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ he was a lifelong resident of Edison. Dr. Stephen will forever be remembered by his quick wit, brilliant mind, and unwavering love of living life, under his own terms.
Dr. Stephen graduated from Rutgers University, with a degree in chemistry, he went on to study further, at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. His love for science led him into dentistry, graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dental Medicine in 1985. He was a well loved dentist, who saw patients, for over 35 years, at his private practice, in Woodbridge.
“Dr. Steve” or “Doc” was a devout Roman Catholic and a communicant at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Fords. Throughout his life, he was generous with his time and talent, doing extensive charity work. In 2018, Dr. Steve received the Humanitarian Award from the Hope for Children Research Foundation, affiliated with Columbia University Medical Center, for his years of charitable endeavors.
One of his favorite activities was volunteering his time and support to a convent in New York City, run by the Missionaries of Charity (Mother Teresa’s Order). He served on the Board of Trustees at McAuley Hall Health Care Center, in Watchung, (a nonprofit nursing home, run by the Sisters of Mercy), who also run Mount St. Mary’s Academy, a high school for girls. He was also a former board member of the Metuchen Golf and Country Club, where he loved to organize various social events.
Dr. Steve leaves behind a legacy, filled with his love for God, unwavering friendships, and his unique way to transform strangers into friends. He was predeceased by his beloved parents; Stephen and Clara Ivan Yaremczak. He is survived by his longtime companion, Erica LoPresti of Rumson, his cousins; Pam Sweeney of Metuchen, and Alexis Rorke of Southport, CT, and numerous other cousins, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 9:30 am, from the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, followed by a 10:15 am Funeral Liturgy, at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen. Interment will follow, in the Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Hopelawn. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, from 4 pm to 8 pm, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be made to: Sisters of Charity www. scny.org/donate/, or to the Hope for Children Research Foundation, www. hopeforchildrenresearch.org/donate.
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