Jeremy David Barcik, 22, of the Mountain Lake section of Belvidere, N.J., died Thursday, October 19, 2006, in White Township, N.J.
Born: July 26, 1984 in Hackettstown, N.J., he was a son of Frank Barcik, of Springhill, Fla. and Colleen Barcik of Mountain Lake, N.J.
Personal: He was a lifelong resident of Mountain Lake. Jeremy had been a tile installer with Advanced Tile and Marble, Belvidere, N.J. for five years. Jeremy was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 2002. He was of the Methodist faith, Jeremy enjoyed BMX freestyle racing and motor cross. He had been featured in numerous magazines. Jeremy also enjoyed fixing up and working on his cars.
Survivors: In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by two brothers, Jesse, of Washington, N.J., and Mark, of Spring Hill, Fla.; a sister, Keri, of Mountain Lake, N.J.; maternal grandparents, Ted and Grace Maginnis, of Washington, N.J., and his loving girlfriend, Ashley Boccitto, of Hackettstown.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Warren Hills / Ford Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Ave., Washington, N.J. Call from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, N.J.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jeremy's memory to Hackettstown Hospital, 651 Willow Grove Rd., Hackettstown, NJ 07840. To send online condolences, visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
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From: The Obermair Family
Condolence: Dear Colleen and family -
We are very sorry and sad for your loss. Your love of your children shows in how you have taught us to care for our own - our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Jeremy will be alive in your heart forever. Please know we are here for you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Kim, Mary, Robert and Michael Obermair
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Condolence: Colleen and family,
We are so very sorry for your terrible loss and pain. Our prayers are with you and those who loved Jeremy so much. Our sincere condolence's
Cynthia, Chris, Cristina and Alexander Kossak
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Amy, Tony, Anthony, Brianna & Hailey Guarino
Condolence: Colleen and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your son. We are thinking about you during this difficult time and sending our heartfelt sympathy. Holding you in our thoughts,
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From: Brian, Olga Kate & Isabel Daly
Condolence: To Colleen and Family Please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family help in such a difficult time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: The Redmond Family
Condolence: We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Colleen, you're here for us every day, please know we're here for you too - now and always. Fondly, Kelly, Denise, Mary and Dan
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Niels and Elsa Schwarz
Condolence: Dear Coleen: With great sorrow we received the news about your dear son' accident.
You are constantly in my thoughts. I remember our talks at the Day Care about our children . Your trips to New York with them and many other details of your family life. Our prayers are with you and your family during this very sad times. We hope, time and the love of all the people around you, specially the children you guide and love everyday will give the strenght you need to sustain this terrible loss Much love from Niels( Tata) and me Elsa (Tita)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Ainsley, Alina, Joelle, Catherine, and Michael Dowling
Condolence: Like so many others, we offer our condolences and sympathies for your terrible and tragic loss. We hope, that in time, your dear memories of Jeremy will ease your pain. As we have done since hearing of your bereavement, we'll continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Condolence: Dear Barciks, relatives and numerous friends, In the short time Jeremy and I spent together while he awesomely tiled our new bathroom (at that time not aware of the numerous other very cool things he was into, great at and took pride in) I realized just how wonderful and gifted a young man he was. Dude, you left behind volumes that speak for themselves and will always be remembered. I recently learned the incredible friendship, fellowship and following he enjoyed and appreciated with others, Jeremy was one very lucky guy. His Dad Frank, Mom Colleen and myself went to high school together and Frank and I grew-up as kids. We were best friends, blood brothers and butt kickers. Imagine, they even chose as Godfather for Jeremy's bro Jesse! (What were you two thinking...) Our heartfelt syphathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Barcik Family and all who admired Jeremy. Honestly, no words can express our sorrow and emotions for your loss. Jeremy will truly be missed. Hold onto the memories and remember, one day we'll all see him again, Don Jr., Deb, Amanda, Olivia and Emily Mayberry. (Belvidere, NJ) P. S. - Jeremy, knowing the expert tile installer you are, on your way, I know you tiled those steps in gold. The Stairway to Heaven I mean...
Don Mayberry Jr.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Angie Leitner
Condolence: Dear Colleen, Jesse, Keri, and Mark, You are my lifelong friends and extended family......My heart has a hole in it never to be filled again without Jeremy here on earth with us......Every time I see a motorcycle or dirt bike, I will see your son, your brother, my Germany and love him even more.....u r all in my prayers and I am here for you always...........Love Angie
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Denise Blackford Condolence: Colleen and family, Seeing all the young people at the viewing showed how much Jeremy was loved. Colleen, I always remember you talking about your kids, always with pride and love. Please remember you have many fiends who love you and are here for you during this time and always. May god bless you all.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Nancy and Paul Becker
Condolence: Dear Colleen, Grace and Ted, Our sincere sympathy goes to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy & Paul
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Amy Guarino
Condolence: Colleen, My mom was given this poem when my brother died. I thought I would share it with you.
I'll lend you, for a little while, a child of mine." He said.
"For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three.
But will you, til I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, as all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the thongs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love - not think the labor in vain.
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again."
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy this child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shower him with tenderness and love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known , forever grateful stay.
And should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: TRACY TRUESDALE
Condolence: I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON JEREMY. I CAN'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, BUT I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
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