John Baczynski, 62, of Towaco, formerly of Clifton, passed away on December 28, 2010.

Born in Poland, he came to the US in 1958 and settled in Clifton before moving to Towaco 13 years ago. A parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, John was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.

John was Route Owner for Tastykake for 20 years, retiring in 2008, and was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 174, Brooklyn.

Beloved husband for 29 years of Barbara (Lopuski). Devoted father of Danielle and Tracey of Denville and Cindy of Towaco. Dear brother of Halina Salemi of Clifton.

Funeral Friday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Cremation, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. www.shookfh.com