Joseph Doka

Saddle Brook - Joseph W. Doka, 95, of Saddle Brook, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Lyons Falls, N.Y., he resided in Wayne and Clifton, N.J., before moving to Saddle Brook 60 years ago. A proud veteran of the Navy serving on USS Canberra CA-70 CAG-2 in the South Pacific during World War II, he survived a torpedo strike that killed 23 men. He was a member of American Legion Post 170 of Rochelle Park and a parishioner of St. Anne Church in Fair Lawn. An active man, he enjoyed deep sea fishing with the Salt Water Anglers of Bergen County, game hunting and metal artwork for which he won 1st prize at the Bergen County Museum art competition.
Prior to retiring in 1988, he was a steel worker with Hewitt Robins in Passaic for 43 years.
Beloved husband of the late Gladys (Agner) Doka. Loving and devoted father of William Joseph Doka and Janet Doka and husband William Cali. Cherished grandfather of Samantha Doka. Dear brother of Ernie Doka and the late Margaret Mocsary, Andrew Doka and James Doka. He is also survived by many loving nephews.
Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated. For additional information, please visit www.vpfairlawn.com.