Burlington
Phillip J. Metz age 53 of Burlington Township passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday August 8, 2014 with his loving and devoted family at his side. Born in New Brunswick he was raised in South River before moving to Burlington Township in 1989. He was the owner and operator of Phillip J. Metz trucking as an independent truck driver for over 30 years. Phillip was an avid fisherman and hunter and a former member of South River Boat Club.

He is predeceased by his parents Charles & Stella Silowka Metz and his brother Frederick Metz. Surviving are his brothers Charles Metz of South River and Martin Metz and his wife Valerie of Florence and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday 11am at the Maliszewski Funeral Home 218 Whitehead Avenue South River followed by a 11:30 service at Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church in South River with burial to follow at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, South River.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday from 9am to 11am. Letters of condolence, directions and completed arrangements can be found at www.maliszewskifuneralhome.com