THEODORE R. CIESLA SR.

February 5, 1941 - January 1, 2016

Theodore R. Ciesla, Sr., 74, of Oak Ridge, NJ passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. Theodore was born on February 5, 1941 in Passaic, NJ to the late Adam and Anastasia (Kino) Ciesla. Theodore proudly served his country from 1962 to 1965 in the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam Conflict. He married Patricia L Contrata in 1968 and resided in Elmwood Park, NJ and later moving to Oak Ridge, NJ where they raised their two sons. Theodore was a builder and was self employed for many years and later working at the Pro Contractors Desk at Home Depot in Totowa, NJ. For over 40 years Theodore was a parishioner of St. John Vianney RC Church in Stockholm, NJ. He coached baseball and basketball in Jefferson Township for 14 years, and was named an Honorary Coach for his many years of dedication. He will best be remembered for his love of all sports, and especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play in various sports activities. Theodore was predeceased by his dear brother Robert Ciesla. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia, his loving sons Theodore Ciesla, Jr. and his wife Lisa of North Carolina, and Shawn Ciesla and his wife Danielle of Oak Ridge, NJ; his cherished granddaughters Gabrielle, Emma, and Lindsay Ciesla; his dear brother Richard Ciesla and his wife Diana, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10am at St. John Vianney RC Church, 2823 Route 23 South, Stockholm, NJ 07460 followed by the interment at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery in Oak Ridge, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Theodore’s name to: American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.