Mayurnik, John, 71, of Waldwick, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2012. John was born in Hackensack on July 24, 1941 to John and Mary (nee Klimkovsky). He was a lifelong music teacher, including 28 years with the Rutherford Board of Education. He taught music until 2012, most recently in Upper Saddle River.

His other passions included flying and running. He was a private pilot and enjoyed flying out of Lincoln Park Airport. He also completed 5 NYC marathons.

John will be missed by his children, Kathryn and her husband Robert Sein, his former wife and friend Valerie Lempfert, his granddaughter Charlotte, his brother–in-law Arnie Barnes-Schwartz, his nieces Rebecca, Elisabeth and Shara, as well as countless other friends and family. He is predeceased by his sister Marion Barnes- Schwartz.

Family will receive friends & family, Friday 2:00-4:00PM & 7:00-9:00PM with Wake Service 8:00PM in the Collins Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, a fund will be established in his name for the advancement of music education in the Rutherford public schools.

Funeral Mass: Saturday August 11th, 9:00 AM in the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 285 French Hill Road, Wayne, NJ

Cremation: Private