John R. “Jack” Zalewski, Owner/Manager, NJ Lic. #2820 of Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home in Manville, NJ, and Countryside Funeral Home in Three Bridges, NJ, is making sure they do.
A two-year United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Jack, along with his three children (all licensed funeral directors), has always honored deceased veterans and their families by setting up a memorial at each viewing of a veteran. Honoring their respective branch of service and accomplishments. In addition, a Military Honor Guard will be arranged for when requested by your family.
Also, when permission is given, every veteran's funeral procession will be led by our hearse adorned with two American flags and a magnetic decal on each side of the hearse representing the veteran's branch of service. This will help the public to recognize that a veteran's funeral procession is passing by. Additionally, every vehicle in the procession behind the hearse will also have an American flag to help identify the entire procession. The flags will then be kept by the driver of each vehicle to continue to fly in memory of that veteran.
“Our staff has always felt that most people do not notice the American flag-draped casket in the back of the hearse. We wanted to do something more noticeable. Something that would alert everyone that a veteran, one who has sacrificed so much for so many, has died and draw attention to the procession, giving the veteran and their family the recognition and respect they so deserve”.
