New Jersey Archives - COVID Survivors for Change

In Memory of Johnny Pobicki, A Fiance and Son Taken Too Soon

We lost our oldest son, Johnny, to Covid-19 May 5, 2020. He was only 33 and had gotten engaged in Dec 2019. He was so excited to start planning their wedding.

In Memory of Christopher Mazauskas

– Diane Mazauskas, New Jersey

In Memory of Christopher Zeller Blocke — A Beloved Brother Who Loved Music and Going Out on the Water

Christopher Zeller Blocke was my youngest brother. One year ago today on June 3, 2020, Chris passed away from COVID-19 complications.

In Memory of Lois Brown – A Mother Who Loved to See Her Family Members’ Faces Light up

My mom was a strong praying woman. She loved her children and grandchildren.

In Memory of Renato Valdez – A Wonderful Husband, Dad, and Grandfather Anyone Could Ever Have

I wish we weren’t writing this story. It isn’t a story we wish to tell or relive. But he deserves to be mentioned and remembered in every way.

In Memory of Virginia Finn – A Mother Whose Legacy Is Still Celebrated Today

My 89-year-old mother, Virginia Finn, lived in an assisted living facility in West Orange NJ

In Memory of Brittany Lynn Bodzak – A Mom of Three Who Never Got to Hold Her Newborn Daughter

My daughter was 35-years-old. She tested positive on Valentines’s Day. She gave birth to the 3rd child at home on February 16th.

In Memory of Garrett S. Rudnicki – A Vibrant, Active, Healthy Husband Who Always Had a Smile on His Face

My husband, Garrett S. Rudnicki, was a retired firefighter/EMT, after serving 20 years on the Department.

In Memory of Raymond C Benbrook – A Wonderful Stepdad Who Bravely Fought the Virus Alone

My wonderful stepdad of 32 yrs past after a 5 week battle with COVID-19.

In Memory of Miguel A. Cortes – A Brother Who Bravely Fought the Virus, and Was Lucky to Be Able to Say Goodbye to His Family

My brother was admitted into a nursing home facility. Residing for 5 months and contracted Covid-19.

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