POPEK, Linda Grace, age 71, of Toms River, NJ, died on February 9, 2019. Linda was born and raised in Passaic, settling in Garfield for more than 40 years before moving to Toms River 8 years ago. Linda was a receptionist for the Associates of Medicine in Fair Lawn. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward, one daughter Dawn Brudnak, a step sister Ina Meccia and her grand son Keith Brudnak. The Popek family will receive visitors Friday from 4 until 8pm at the Aloia Funeral Home. A chapel prayer service will be at 7:30pm. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations for the American Autism Association. The Popek family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com