Of Crawford (formerly of Bayonne); on Wednesday, April 1, 2009; beloved husband of Eileen M. (nee: Gallagher) Tencza; devoted son of Jessie (nee: Kakalec) and the late Edward Tencza; dear brother of George and the late Edward G. Tencza Jr.; brother-in-law of Lorraine and Judy Tencza; cherished uncle of Edward C., Joshua, Morgan, and Kristen Tencza; loving godfather of Holly Nunez. Funeral services were held from the BAYONNE MEMORIAL HOME, INC. Private cremation.