Jean A. Gerbereux, 83, of Hackettstown, NJ and formerly of Livingston, NJ died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Heath Village Retirement Community, Hackettstown. Born June 29, 1931 in Jersey City, Jean was the daughter of the late Alexander & Anna Domalewski Rygiel.
Mrs. Gerbereux has lived in the Hackettstown area for the past 8 years and was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain Church. Previously, she and her loving family resided in Livingston, NJ. where Jean was an active member of St. Philomena R.C. Church having participated with the Rosary Society, Choir and served as a lector. Prior to St. Philomena's, Jean belonged to St. Joseph’s Church in Jersey City.
She is survived by five daughters- Michelle (Michael) Warbeck of Cranford, NJ; Nanette (Fedele) Fabiano of Sparta, NJ; Denise (Victor) Eccles of Piscataway, NJ; Claudette (William) Hoffmann of Hackettstown, NJ and Danielle (Brian) Riccitelli of Annandale, NJ. Four Sister’s, Viola Suruda of Hackettstown; Joanne Dzitko of Tenafly, NJ; Irene Ritzer of Waldwick, NJ and Alice Farrell of Mechanicsburg, Pa. In addition, Jean is survived by 10 loving grandchildren; Damian, Nicole, Keith, Bridget, Sean, Erik, Michael, Lauren, Amanda and Audrey. Four Great Great Grandchildren; Devin, Alyssa, Hailey and Kenzie. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Joseph A. Gerbereux and two brothers; Alexander & Richard Rygiel.
Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-10-15 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Philomena R.C. Church, Livingston, NJ at 10:30am on Thursday, 6-11-15. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave, Suite 251, Denville, NJ, 07834-1365. Online condolences to the family may be given at www.cochranfuneral.com.