Cynthia Sulewski

Cynthia Sulewski, age 53 years, of Delaware Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 11, 2006 after a brief illness.

Born August 11, 1953 in Newark, NJ, she moved to Delaware Township in 1981 to raise her family.

Cynthia was a graduate of East Side High School in Newark, NJ and later, Kean College.

She began her devotion to volunteering early, starting on the Callman's Rescue Squad at Kean College. While in school, she became an EMT for the Ironbound Ambulance Squad in Newark, leaving as a lifetime member.

In Delaware Township, Cynthia became a Boy and Girl Scout leader, recently receiving a Girl Scout Award for 25 years of service.

She was an active leader in the Delware Township Athletic Association, serving both as a coach and an officer.

Mrs. Sulewski participated for many years in both the horse and goat divisions of the Somerset County 4-H Association, with a special interest in helping coordinate the annual 4-H fair.

While devotedly raising her own four beautiful children, she found the time to be a, "2nd Mom" to the children of Delaware Township.

She was on the Board of Education of Delaware Township School for many years serving as President during the latest expansion. Cynthia was currently a member of the Board and liason to the ESC. She was also a former President of the DTS PTA.

She loved to participate in children's sports activities and served unselfishly as soccer and softball booster club officers for many years.

In 1999, Cynthia was Delaware Township's Volunteer of the Year. She was a long time member of the Township Recreation and Open Space Committees.

She was most recently trained as an Emergency Responder for the Hunterdon County Medical Reserve Corps.

Cynthia is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ron, daughter Lori Grahn and son-in-law Michael Grahn of Okinawa, Japan, son Brian of Delaware Township, NJ, daughter Katherine of Bethesda, MD, daughter Debra of Delaware Township, NJ, parents George and Avelina Gonzalez of Berkeley Township, NJ, sister Maria and her husband William Brito of Toms River, NJ, as well as her twin brother Carlos Gonzalez of Kennesaw, GA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Entombment will follow in St. Magdalen Mausoleum, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be held Monday from 7-9 p.m. as well as Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Many members of our community have asked how they can best memorialize Cynthia and her many contributions to the quality of our lives and that of our children. The Sulewski family feels that since Cindy loved children and the Delaware Township and Hunterdon County area so much, an ongoing memorial scholarship would be the best way to honor her and spread her spirit of giving. If you are interested in helping fund this scholarship, please send a contribution to the “Cynthia Sulewski Memorial Scholarship Fund” c/o: Harrie Copeland, Commerce Bank, Route 202 and Church Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822.