Clement Kackos

Clement Kackos, 68, of Bayonne passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved father of Kristie Martinez and her husband Shannon. He was predeceased by his parents Larry and Lucy Kackos. Dear brother of the late Lawrence Kackos. Cherished grandfather of Skyler Martinez. Also survived by his dear cousin Davey Ockay and many other family and life long friends. Clement was the nephew of the Late Msgr. Clement Ockay of St Joseph's Parish in Bayonne. Mr. Kackos was a Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran of the 11th Calvary "Black Horse." He had a National Defense Service Medal, Two Overseas Bars, Combat Infantry Badge, and was an expert Sharpshooter with an M-16 and also an expert with Hand Grenades. Clement was a toll Collector for the NJ Turnpike Authority for many years before retiring and an avid animal lover. Funeral Tuesday 9am from Caiola -Stellato Funeral Home, 691 Avenue C. Bayonne, NJ. Funeral Mass to be offered 10 am St. John Paul II R.C. Church (39 East 22nd St. Bayonne). Interment to follow St Mary's Cemetery in Saddlebrook, NJ. Family and friends will be received Monday 5 - 9 pm. Donations may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital (220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017) or ASPCA (PO Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929).