Ernest A. Stefancsik, Ph.D.

Ernest A. Stefancsik, 79, of Raritan Township, NJ, died on Saturday, November 23, 2002 at his home. He was born on September 10, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Anton and Pauline Stefancsik and lived there until moving to Raritan Township in 1962. Dr. Stefancsik received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1943 from St. John s University in NY and his Doctorate in chemistry in 1948 from NY University. Until his retirement in 1982 he was employed as a chemist with DuPont Chemical, Newark, NJ and also served as a Professor of Chemistry at New York University for several years. He was a communicant and usher of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church, Three Bridges, NJ, and a member of the B.P.O.E Lodge 1928, Flemington, NJ. He is survived by many cousins. The funeral will begin on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. from the Robert L. Ford Funeral Home, #38 Highway 31, Flemington, NJ to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church, Three Bridges. Interment will follow in St. Magdalen’s Cemetery, Flemington. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, November 25, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or the Elks Handicapped Children s Fund, C/O Flemington Elks #1928, 165 State Route 31, Flemington, NJ 08822.