Obituary: Bogdan Kocaj, 56

Bogdan Kocaj, 56, of Lawrence Township, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Born in Rzeszow, Poland, he was a Lawrence resident since 1960.

He retired as a journeyman roofer and enjoyed playing cards and telling jokes with his family and friends. His passion was making people laugh.

He will always be in our hearts.

Mr. Kocaj is survived by his four proud children including his daughters Cassandra, Samantha and Iwona Kocaj, and his son Rafal Kocaj, and his beloved parents, Jan and Maria Kocaj, all of Lawrence; his brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Donna Kocaj of Wrightstown; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Wieslaw Kocaj.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 28 at St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, with Rev. Dr. Jacek Labinski, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Ewing.

There were no calling hours.