George E. Odynski

George E. Odynski (86), longtime resident of Oradell, New Jersey, passed away on January 12, 2025 with his wife and daughter by his side. George was the beloved husband of Alice (née Drzala) Odynski, loving and adored father of Jeanette Odynski and cherished uncle of (and a second father to) Ted Drzala, Mark Drzala and Annette Drzala. George was predeceased by his father Eugene Odynski, his mother Mary Kostecki and his stepfather, Peter Kostecki. Born in Sniatyn, Poland, George and his family later immigrated to the United States where he was raised in the Washington Heights section of New York City by his mother and stepfather. George attended The City College of New York where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1962. He went on to proudly serve in the United States Army Reserve and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1968. In 1962, George married Alice, his wife of over 62 years. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in Brooklyn and then later in Queens before moving to Oradell in 1975 with their young daughter Jeanette. Over a span of nearly 60 years until his retirement in 2020, George worked as a chemist for various companies including Arvey Corporation in Jersey City and Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Hargro Packaging in Flemington, New Jersey and Clifton Adhesives in Clifton, New Jersey. George was both well respected and well-liked by his colleagues. A man of reason, integrity, courage and resolve, George never gave up on himself or others. He was a quiet and gentle soul who will be remembered for his wisdom, class and the kindness he showed to everyone he met. He took great pleasure in reading, music, crosswords and Wordle and immensely enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Lake George as part of the Thunderhill Anglers Club. George also had a life-long love of the natural world and a deep affection for animals, including his grandpups who always looked forward to his loving touch. George will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all others who had the pleasure of knowing him, but he will always live on in our hearts. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649. A Mass of Christian burial will be at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 300 Elm Street, Oradell, NJ 07649 on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. In lieu of flowers please consider making donations in memory of George to the American Cancer Society