Ellen Czaplinski

Secaucus, NJ- Ellen Czaplinski (Brennan) peacefully passed into eternal rest on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 83. Ellen was born to Thomas and Catherine Brennan and resided in Jersey City, NJ where she lived for 42 years before moving to Secaucus. She was employed for 29 years as a receptionist with the Hudson County Probation Department retiring in 2014. Ellen was past shop steward and vice president of CWA Union 1045 for the Hudson County Probation Department. She is predeceased by her late husband Stanley Czaplinski in 1997, and her sisters; Ann Marcinkiewicz, Irene Scocco, Dorothy Artificio, Corrine Urbanowitz, and Marie Rios. Surviving her is her son Stanley “Baron” Czaplinski (Mary) of Vineland, NJ, and her daughter; Debbie Zapoluch of Secaucus. A brother; Thomas Brennan (Elizabeth) of Virginia. Five grandchildren; Dana, Chad and Drue Zapoluch and Alex and Sean Czaplinski, and a great granddaughter: Scarlett Czaplinski, and her furry beloved animals Brooke, Diggie, and Mookie. She was known for her sense of humor and her kind generosity. She was also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Friends and family are invited Wednesday August 10, 2016 2~8 pm to Mack Memorial Home 1245 Paterson Plank Rd Secaucus, NJ. A Thursday 9:30 am Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church Secaucus followed by interment in Great Meadows, NJ.