Elaine Kurkjy Garabed
Died: Apr 24, 2018
Garabed
 Elaine Kurkjy Garabed, age 80, of Hackettstown, NJ died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 with her family by her side.  Elaine was born April 29, 1937 in New York, NY to the late Fred and Attia (Sarkar) Kurkjy.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband George Garabed, Jr. and her loving sister Josephine Frangoul. 

Elaine was a New York girl at heart moving to the country when she married.   She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who adored going on family vacations to the beach.  She loved having social time with her friends, gardening and cooking for her family. Elaine was previously employed by Hackettstown Parking Authority, Hackettstown, NJ retiring several years ago.

She is survived by her two daughters, Robin Garabed, Nancy Gutto and husband Anthony, two sons, George Timothy Garabed, Thomas Garabed and wife Graceann, three grandchildren, Julia, Elizabeth and Matthew, a niece and a nephew.

The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, April 28 at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 17 Mt Olive Road, Budd Lake, NJ with Father Antonio Gaviria officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown.

Visitation will be Friday, April 27, 2018 from 4 - 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.  Online condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com

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Condolences:

Dr Barton and Kathy Kaufman
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May 2nd, 2018 8:02 am
It is with our deepest sympathies that we heard the passing of your mom Elaine. She was such a wonderful woman to all and a loving wife, mother and grandmother- She truly loved her family and everyone knew that when you got to know her. It was truly an honor to know her and her family. May she rest in Peace with George' Love to you all
Sherry Stickle Perrone
#1
May 1st, 2018 3:58 pm
HI Nancy, Robin, George and Tom, I am so sorry about your Mom's passing. I just found out yesterday. I wish I could have been at her services. I have fond memories of your Mom. She was so warm and welcoming when I came to your home. I remember her as a kind and loving, lovely person. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Sherry (Stickle) Perrone
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