Obituary of Greta Krulan

Greta B. Krulan, 93, of Jackson, died on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Bartley Healthcare. Greta was born in Clifton and had lived there until retiring to Florida in 1979 and returning to New Jersey in 2002. She loved restaurants with "ambiance," meaning anywhere within sight of a body of water. Greta was an avid bowler and had the trophies to prove it. She also loved to collect stuffed animals, especially teddy bears. In addition to instilling a love of music in her children, Greta played the piano and the organ. She could read music, but her real talent was playing by ear. Once she heard a song, she could play it. Greta was predeceased by her husband, Chester and a sister, Eleanor Modig. She is survived by her children, Stephanie Harakal of Howell; Kathleen Starrick of Woodland Park; Lisbeth Justice of Kent, Ohio; Jeffrey Krulan of Florida; and Steven Krulan of Montague; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and two and 2/3 great great grandchildren. Visiting at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Rite of Committal at the funeral home on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM followed by her 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 31 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. Entombment will be at the convenience of the family in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Greta may be made to your local animal shelter. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.