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John M. Urtnowski, 60, of Clifton died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at home.
Born in Paterson, NJ, Mr. Urtnowski lived in Wayne for most of his life before moving to Clifton. He was a graduate of Wayne Hills High School.
Currently, he was a pool technician with ABCS Pool Service of Wayne for the past 41 years. Previous employment was in security at Suntan
Lake.
John enjoyed playing golf, loved visiting the casinos, whether they were in Atlantic City, Pennsylvania or Las Vegas. He enjoyed car racing, flying
rockets and drones, and was always building or tinkering with something. He was a huge animal advocate and a good friend. While
he did not have any children of his own, he always supported and participated in the academic and athletic endeavors of the children of
his friends and family.
John was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Dolores (nee Walton) Urtnowski; and his brother, Richard P. Urtnowski.
Survivors include: his brother, Joseph Urtnowski of Palm Bay, FL; his nieces and nephews: Michael, Dan, Kristin, Ashley, Jessica, Christian,
Rebecca, Joann; many great nieces and nephews, and his fur babies, Luna and Sol.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4-8 pm on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Little Falls. In lieu
of flowers, please consider a contribution to Friends of the Clifton Animal Shelter, PO Box 4923, Clifton, NJ 07015-4923 or
https://cliftonanimalshelter.com/index.php/donations/
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Friends of the Clifton Animal shelter
PO Box 4923, Clifton NJ 07015-4923
Tel: 1-973-470-5936
Web: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=URKQL43GFVVPS