BABIAK, Arthur M., 88, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of New Milford, NJ and Huletts Landing, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. Arthur is survived by his children Steve and his wife Kim and Patricia Bruno and her husband John; his grandchildren Katelyn, Danielle, Sean and Jared as well as his brother Ryan. He is predeceased by his wife Arline, his grandson Michael Bruno as well as his other siblings.
Arthur was a devoted civil servant, serving in the Marine Corps Reserves for over 30 years retiring at the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant and retiring from the Bergen County Police Department at the rank of Captain in 1992 after 30 years. During his law enforcement career he served in many capacities and he loved them all, but he cherished his time as the lead Training Advisor at the Bergen County Police Academy where he trained, guided and was a role model for new police officers to emulate.
Artie loved the home he and his Wife Arline built in Huletts Landing, NY, on the shores of Lake George. He spent his time there golfing, boating, fishing and sharing it with his children and most importantly his grandchildren.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ, on Tuesday, July 30th from 2-8PM with a Celebration of Arthur's life and faith at 7:15PM.
A celebration of life will take place at Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Department, 905 County Rd. #6, Huletts Landing, NY on Saturday, August 3rd from 10AM-12PM.
Memorial contributions can be made in Arthur's name to the John Theurer Cancer Center, 92 2nd St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 or the Wounded Warriors Project @ Support.WoundedWarriorProject.Org
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