Obituary of Susan Irene Filak

Susan I. Filak of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years old. Sue was born on November 27, 1951 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Ernest and the late Theresa (O'Hara) Graulich. Sue was a long-time resident of Hopatcong and she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Hopatcong Borough School System for many years before retiring. Anyone that knew Sue, knew she LOVED dogs, playing words with friends, feeding the wildlife around her house, her garden flags, raising seeing eye puppies and keeping everyone on their toes with her witty sarcasm and sense of humor. Sue is survived by her devoted son, Brian Filak and his wife, Shaina, her brother, Steven Graulich and his wife, Mary Ellen, her sister, Karen Comella and her husband, Bill Cappiello, her nieces; Nicole Comella, Tina Comella and Cherise Cannici. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Peter Filak, Jr. in 2014. Sue's Life Celebration will include a Memorial Gathering to be announced by the family in the future.