Obituary of Charles Sestak

Charles Sestak Rockaway Township – Died peacefully on Monday June 6, 2011 at Hackensack University Hospital, he was 68 years old. Charles was born on April 12, 1943 in Dover General Hospital. He was the youngest child of Frank and Mary (Payda) Sestak. Charles attended Rockaway Township school systems and graduated from Morris Hills Regional High School in 1964. Charlie was a volunteer fireman at the Mount Hope Fire Company #2 for many years. He worked for the Rockaway Township Road Department for 37 years, retiring in 2005 as a Road Supervisor. After retiring Charlie and his wife Sandra toured most of the continental USA, including Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Charlie truly enjoyed his retirement years. He was an avid toy truck collector who enjoyed attending the annual Macungie Antique Car Show and the Jack Town Steam and Engine Show. Charlie was a former member of the Easy Diggin Association. He loved all animals, especially when Bambi came for their nightly corn meal. His favorite co–pilot and buddy in the car was his dog “Brandy.” He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his hunting buddies. Charlie never passed up stopping by a garage sale and finding a great treasure, which might show up at his annual Labor Day picnic. Charlie was a people person, always willing to help anyone at any time; always willing to share his tools or lend a hand if you needed it. Charlie’s siblings, Anne Doniloski and John Sestak died previously. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra (Van Sickles) of Rockaway Township; his brother Frank of Sharon, MA; many nieces and nephews; and a large family of friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 3-9 pm at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869 (www.tuttlefh.com). Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Succasunna United Methodist Church, 91 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876. Interment will follow at the Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Succasunna United Methodist Church, 91 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ 07876; the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202; or Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association, 1915 US Hwy. 46, Ledgewood, NJ 07852-9758.