Obituary of Raymond Paul Kordja

Kordja, Raymond Paul age 64 of Totowa at rest in Paterson on February 12, 2011. Loving Father of Jennifer Rae Kordja of Totowa, Vanessa Elizabeth Kordja of Totowa and Taylor Janene Kordja of Totowa. Dear son of the late Raymond and Betty (nee McNamara) Kordja. Grandfather Raymond L. Kordja and Aaliyah Kordja. Godfather of Paul Hirsch. Born in Paterson, he lived in Totowa for most of his life. He was the owner of Churchills Bar, Paterson for many years. Mr. Kordja was a former County Detective for the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. He was a decorated Army Vietnam War Hero earning two purple hearts and a silver star. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Cremation is private at the request of the family. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.