John Misko, Age 93, died September 25, 2009. Born in Passaic NJ and residing in Clifton NJ before retiring. John was a Hose Department Supervisor for Uniroyal in Passaic for 30 years. John was a member of the United Reformed Church, Clifton. He first started fishing in the Phoenicia area and was an avid fly fisherman since his youth and an avid hiker until the early 1990's. John was involved with the Boy Scout Troop 3 for over 40 years and received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran having served aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Charles S. Sperry and obtained rank of Torpedoman Secon Class and received five battle stars. He spent half of his honeymoon in the 1950's in Ray's Cabins. He then purchased a home in the 1960's in Woodland Valley to enjoy with his wife and 3 boys. He also enjoyed many outings with his Boy Scout Troop camping up at the cabin. He was fortunately able to spend time with his grandchildren in the cabin as well. Predeceased by his beloved wife Lorraine Pohler (2004). John is survived by three sons, John Paul Misko and his wife Ann Marie, H. Misko and his wife Kathy, Paul Misko and six grandchildren: Aeriol, Johnny, Pamela, Skylynn, JP Jr. and Loriann. They love him very much and will miss him dearly.
