Charles K. Kochka

Charles K Kochka., 86, of Secaucus, and Manahawkin, NJ, formerly of Jersey City entered into rest on Saturday November 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Folls) Kochka. Devoted father of Shirley Gerould, Norma Zulauf and her husband Bob, Matthew Kochka and his Partner Manny Pena-Perich, Lisa Long and her husband Jeff and the late Kenneth Kochka. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Danielle, Chantal, Bobby, Becky, Quinton, Callista, Hunter and Owen. Loving great grandfather of 7 great grandchildren. Charles served his country proudly in the United States Army during WW II. He was a manager for the Port Authority at the Holland Tunnel. Charles was a member of the Secaucus Fire Department and a former Captain of Engine Company 3. He was an Active Member of the Elks in Manahawkin , a member and former President of Village Harbor Fishing Club also in Manahawkin. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus. The family will gather at the funeral home with their relatives and friends on Thursday at 9:00 AM for a 10:00 AM funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donation in memory of Charles may be made to New Jersey Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005.