Rita Sulewski

Rita Sulewski, age 91 years, of Union Township, Hunterdon County, NJ, died on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Country Arch Care Center, Pittstown, NJ.

Born in Newark, NJ, July 21, 1920, she attended St. Aloyisius School and Graduated from Newark Commercial High School. She lived in Maplewood, NJ for many years, where she attended St. Joseph’s Church and was a member of the Rosary Society. She was also a member of several senior citizens groups.

While raising her family Mrs. Sulewski was a Girl Scout Leader and an active participant in the PTA.

Mrs. Sulewski worked for many years as a department manager in Orbach’s Department Store in Newark, NJ.

She moved to Union Township, NJ ten years ago.

In her later years Mrs. Sulewski enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family. Always a people person, she made friends wherever she went. She especially loved children and animals, and made pet toys and worked on baby quilts to be distributed locally.

Predeceased by her best friend and husband Henry. She leaves behind her loving family, daughter Carol, son-in-law Fred and grandson Christian. Also sister-in-law Genevieve Manning, brother in law James Manning, brother in law Chester Sulewski, as well as nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many wonderful friends and caregivers at the Country Arch Care Center.

Funeral Services and interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ will be private under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information, or to send condolences.