Paul J. Janco Jr.

JANCO, PAUL J. JR., 56, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, and resided in Parlin and Hopatcong, NJ, prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2022.  Paul worked as a Paralegal for Novartis Parmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ for 14 years.

Paul is predeceased by his mother Suzanne Janco.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Dena Janco (nee Otterbine), father Paul Sr., Aunt and Godmother Lucille Fiedeldey, Uncle Jeff Fiedeldey, Aunt Christine Covello, Uncle and Godfather Dennis Covello, along with cousins, Jamie Covello and Mark Fiedeldey.

Paul was a great animal lover and proud to help rescue and care for his many dogs, birds, cats, fish, guinea pigs, and bunnies throughout the years. 

He, also, had a passion for writing and wrote many forms of  literature, especially in the science fiction genre.  A tv pilot that he wrote is registered in the Library of Congress. Dena and he shared many hours of karaoke and rooting for their team-GO EAGLES!

Donations can be made to

11th Hour Rescue, Rockaway, NJ

O.S.C.A.R, Hopatcong, NJ

RBARI, Oakland, NJ

Salvation Army

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul J. Janco Jr., please visit our floral store.