Obituary of Helen Surlak

Helen Surlak passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. She was 86. Born in Bridgeport, CT she was a long time resident of Franklin Lakes coming from Fair Lawn. Helen was a homemaker. Her husband Paul Joseph Surlak, Sr. died in 2006. Survivors include her three sons: Ronald J., Paul J. Jr., Thomas P. and a daughter Theresa, three Grandchildren: Alyssa Surlak - Laursen and her husband Ray, Jr., Kristen Surlak and Christopher Surlak, Sister-in-law Georgette Surlak and two nieces Lorraine Surlak-Udouj and Joanne Surlak-Greear, all of Florida. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM in the funeral home and the interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Helen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.