Magdalena Klak

March 21, 1931 - June 30, 2020

Magdalena Klak, age 89 years, of Ocala, FL, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the home of her beloved daughter, Jeannie Aversa, under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice.

Magdalena was born and raised in Poland, surviving her young years during the invasion of Poland during World War II. She moved to the United States at the age of 32, escaping Communist Poland looking for a better life.

Marrying the love of her life Andrzej Klak at the age 34, the couple would buy a home in Bridgewater, NJ and it was there where they raised a family.

Andrzej retired in 1982 and the couple moved to Ocala, FL. She kept a beautiful home in Ocala that was always well landscaped from her amazing gardening skills.

A devout Catholic, Magdalena attended daily Mass and Rosary at Lady of the Springs Catholic Church. When she became home bound, she watched daily mass 3 times a day on television.

Surviving are her only child, daughter, Jeannie Aversa, and son-in-law Joseph Aversa of Ringoes, NJ; three granddaughters, Ashley Aversa of New Milford, NJ, Kaitlyn Aversa of Virginia Beach, VA and Melissa Aversa of Ringoes, NJ; several extended family members; and many dear friends.

Magdalena was predeceased by husband, Andrzej, her parents, Jan and Maria Smycz, and all of her 5 siblings in Poland.

Visitation, life celebration services, and burial with her beloved husband at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ocala, FL, are under the care and direction of Roberts of Ocala Funerals & Cremations, 606 SW 2nd Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471, telephone 352-537-8111.Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ 08822 is assisting the family locally to ensure Mrs. Klak’s safe and respectful transfer home.

Please visit Magdalena’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a memorial candle, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

***Due to the inability to have a large, public ceremony at this time, and knowing how vital the love of family, friends, and the community is when someone passes, everyone reading this is encouraged to leave a detailed note on this page—perhaps a favorite story, or maybe the way Magdalena touched your heart—something to help inspire a measure of comfort and hope to all who read the comments.**

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Magdalena Klak, age 89 years, of Ocala, FL, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the home of her beloved daughter, Jeannie Aversa, under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice. Magdalena was born and raised in Poland, surviving her young years during the invasion of Poland during World War II. She moved to theContinue Reading

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In memory of Magdalena Klak, Cheryl Page lit a candle

My sincere condolences to you Jeannie and your family. I remember when we were kids laughing as her and your Dad would be watching Laurence Welk on tv and the Tiny Bubbles song. Also going to The Polish Falcons and listening to the polka. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Our sincere condolences to Jasia and her family. Mrs. Klak was great lady, always laughing and joking. You never left hungry whenever you visited the Klaks. Rest in please dear lady.

Jeannie, Joe, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Melissa my heart goes out to each of you. I'm not sure where to begin. As a senior in high school, I feared Mrs. Klak, she had a stern voice and you always thought she was yelling at you. Yet, I can remember her laughing when talking to me in polish and realizing I couldn't understand her. Through the years I have seen many sides and emotions of Maggie. My son would cut her grass and she and I would spend hours talking. We went to the Dr. to find out about a rash and ended up at the ER (the first hospital visit). I spent the day with her until she was settled in her room. That was the first time I saw the fragile Maggie. That seems like a lifetime ago - So many memories and I loved being her Guardian Angel. She will truly be missed, the memories will be cherished and I know she was ready to go home and be with our Lord and Saviour. God Bless Maggie

About 5 and a half years ago we were so very blessed with getting to know Miss Maggie and grew quickly to love her as our own. Miss Maggie was far more than a neighbor, she was a loving and comforting friend and Grandmother figure for my kids and grandkids. My youngest daughter was able to learn many things from her and get to experience the continued love of a grandmother. Miss Maggie was a huge part of our life for the last five years and brought so much joy to our lives. She will continued to be missed dearly but the peace of mind that she suffers no more is comforting. She was a strong minded lady that was a blessing to all that knew her or had a chance to get to know her. Perogies, kruschikis and polish donuts will be forever on our hips and in our hearts, graciously from our for sure every Wednesday visits.

Dear Jeannie and family, I was sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Under these life circumstances I'm sure you were happy to be with her at the end. My sincere condolences to you all. Polly Anderson

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.