Fazekas,  Lester Russell

Lester Russell Fazekas, 89 , died  03/25//10 in  Easton Hospital, Easton, PA.  Lester lived in  Hackettstown, NJ for many years, moved to Inverness, FL for a short time and then settled in Phillipsburg, NJ and was born in Easton, PA. on 06/13/20.

Husband/Wife of: late Catherine M. Fazekas (1991)

Son/Daughter of: late John and Anna (Regitz) Fazekas

Survived By: 2 Daughters-Patricia & David Disbrow, Great Meadows, NJ; Donna & Daniel Opdyke, West Creek, NJ
His Twin Brother-John J.and his wife Lorraine Fazekas, Hackettstown, NJ
6 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren

Occupation: He worked as a sales representative for Drake's Bakeries and Kline Brothers before becoming an employee for M & M Mars where he worked in the Research and Development Department for several years before retiring in 1975. Lester was one of the local men who joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C Camp) located on Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown during the 1930's.

Veteran Info: As an Army rifleman, Lester received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal while serving our country during WW II.

Additional Information:  He was a life member of the Vigilant H & L Co. No 1 Hackettstown Fire Department. Lester loved playing golf, watching sports on TV and was happy when visiting and living in FLorida when he was well enough to drive.

Visitation: None scheduled

Services: Graveside on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM- at the Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ

In Lieu of Flowers: No requests

Interment: Pequest Union Cemetery