Obituary of Jacob Mierop Jr.

Mierop, Jacob Jr., age 78 of Totowa and Ortley Beach, at rest in Totowa on November 21, 2011. Beloved husband of 59 years to the former June Solanko. Loving Father of June Fernicola and her husband Jim of Fairfield and Jacob Robert Mierop of Boulder, CO. Loving Grandfather of Jackie, Carolyn and Nick Fernicola, Jacob and Rachel Mierop, and the late Zach Mierop. Dear Brother of Peter Mierop and his wife Karen of North Haledon. Preceding him in death was his sister, Elizabeth Kranik and Bertha Bassani. Jacob was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Passaic, he lived in Passaic, then in Clifton before moving to Totowa in 1955. He was the Manager of Vending Operations for the North East Division of Frito Lay, Inc., North Brunswick and Secaucus for over 30 years before retiring in 1994. Mr. Mierop was a member of the Mountainview Lodge #154, the Lakeland Shrine, the Salaam Shrine, the Valley of Northern New Jersey, and the Free Masons. He was also a member of the Union Church of Lavallette, where he served as a Trustee. He was also a member of the Totowa United Methodist Church where he serves as a Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Monday at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.