HARTMANN, Mary Ellen (Sunshine) On 6 June 2012, Hartmann at 84 years old, sadly and joyfully past from this life into God's awaiting hands. At the time of her passing, she was living with her husband of 64 years; William Joseph Hartmann Sr. in Toms River, New Jersey. Bridgette Griffin gave birth to Mary Ellen Griffin on April 29th, 1928, in New York City and is the place where Mary or Sunshine, a name family and friends would give her, was raised, schooled and worked in the banking industry. On 1 May 1948, in the Notre Dame Church of New York, Mary and Bill were happily married. Moving to New Jersey in 1951, her dream life of being a loving wife and mother continued at 43 John Place, Bergenfield New Jersey. Mary dedicated her life to two activities; GOD and Family. Every day was a lesson in faith, taking care of each other and to treat all people as you would want to be treated. Her hobbies and interests were to love her husband, raise her children and ensure all relatives and friends were part of their home. One of her biggest joy's in life is when she prepared for holidays at 43 John Place, it took on the true meaning of family; it also took 2 stoves, two floors and several children's tables. Everyone would understand why she held the nickname Sunshine; Mary would light up any room with her smile and bring Joy to all that knew her. Her faith in GOD carried her through the good times and the tribulations of her time; raising eight children, caring for her children's spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived her life with a commitment to be the best person she could be and IN GOD I TRUST. Bound by Love, Mary and Bill spent 64 years together, a marriage only separated today by the gift of God's calling. She has left this world for a better place, she leaves a family who will carry a piece of her soul within us to remember her by and the comfort of knowing Gods new Angel, is spreading a little "Sunshine" in all of our lives. Mary is survived by her husband Bill Hartmann Sr.; Mary Ann and Tony Infantolino; Steven and Patricia Hartmann; Kathleen and Kevin Kelly; Nancy and Rick Clayton; William and Robin Hartmann Jr.; Kevin and Lee Hartmann; Michael and Kathy Hartmann; Brian Hartmann. Mary is survived by her grand-children; Thomas and James Furlong; Anthony and Lisa Infantolino; Elizabeth, Catherine and Matthew Hartmann; Shannon Cashion and Meagan Kelly; Kyle, Morgan, Royce, Clayton; William, Michelle, Aaron and Scott {Morton} Hartmann; Tabitha, Kevin and Robert Hartmann; Sean and Ryan Hartmann; Richard, Alyssa and Joseph Hartmann. Mary is survived by her great-grandchildren: Thomas and Sean Furlong; AJ Infantolino; Shyanne Clayton; Aryanna and Brandon Garcia-Hartmann. Mary is survived by many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends including her best friend Jet Masino. All will gather at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield on Tuesday at 8:45 AM for the Funeral Mass at St. Therese R.C. Church, Cresskill at 10 AM. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary Ellen's memory to her Tribute Account #21504363 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital call 800-822-6344 .
Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621
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visitationSunday, June 10, 2012
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Visiting Sunday June 10, 2012 7-9 PM and Monday June 11, 2012 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
visitationMonday, June 11, 2012
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
cemeteryTuesday, June 12, 2012
George Washington Memorial Park 234 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Interment June 12, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
serviceTuesday, June 12, 2012
St. Therese R.C. Church 120 Monroe St.
Cresskill, NJ 07626
Funeral mass Tuesday June 12, 2012 at 10 AM.
