Walter L. Jankowski, 74, of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Community Medical Center in Toms River after a long illness. Walter was born and raised in Jersey City. He met the love of his life, JoAnn there and after marrying, they remained in Jersey City to raise their family until moving to Whiting in 1981.
Walter worked for General Motors Parts Division in Langhorne, PA for 41 years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved his Harley Davidson. Walter was an animal lover and had a special place in his heart for his pets. He will be dearly missed.
Walter was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Mary (Melnyk) Jankowski; 1 brother, Stephen; and 2 sisters, Carol and Frances. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, JoAnn; 4 children, Tara Batson; Jason Jankowski, Jamie Guerrieri and her husband Paul, and Justin Jankowski; and 10 grandchildren, Charlie, Kathleen, Ty, Kyle, Trey, Carter, Jason, Wyatt, Mason and Marlee. He is also survived by his uncle, Walter “Ace” Melnyk and his wife Margie; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey Rd. Whiting, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery in Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Walter’s memory to POAC Autism Services,1989 Route 88 Brick, NJ 08724 or online at https://www.poac.net/.
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