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MARY M. REISERT
AGE: 92 SOMERSET
Mary M. Reisert, age 92, of Somerset, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY in 1917 and lived in Highland Park before settling in Somerset 56 years ago. Orphaned at an early age, Mary and her sister, Eileen, were raised by Postmaster John M. Corey and his wife, Cecelia, her father's sister, in Saratoga Springs. She worked for an attorney in Saratoga Springs for ten years before her marriage to R. William Reisert. Mary also worked as a secretary to the first principal, Elizabeth Borden of Irving School in Highland Park starting in 1953 and worked successively for seven different principals, retiring in 1998 at the age of 81.
She was predeceased by her husband, R. William Reisert in 2008 and her sister, Eileen, in 1949. Mary is survived by her loving son, Karl, at home, and several cousins in Saratoga Springs, Thomas Totten, Patricia Totten, John Totten and Margaret Totten.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 South Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthias R.C. Church, Somerset. Interment will follow at the family plot in Cedar Hill Cemetery, East Millstone, N.J.
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Andrew Mignano
September 9, 2009
Karl,
I was saddened to hear about your mom's passing. She was always incredibly supportive of everyone who worked at Irving School. I have such fond memories of her. She offered her wise suggestions and careful observations to me and I always knew she had the best interests of the Irving family in her heart. I am sorry I couldn't be there for her funeral, but she will always have a special place in my heart.
With sincere sympathy,
Andrew Mignano
September 7, 2009
September 7, 2009
Dear Karl,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was truly an amazing and wonderful person to work with. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your memories and her love keep you strong.
May the angels watch over you and guide you through your journey.
With deepest sympathy,
Judy Caponegro, The Villages, Florida
Edward Leppert
September 7, 2009
Dear Karl,
God Bless!
Not only was your mom a great secretary but a great person.She put us on to Plummerville, Maine which still gives our family many weeks of summer enjoyment. We lost contact with her but we thought of her often.
Sheila Bell
September 6, 2009
Dear Karl,
Everyone at Irving adored your mom. She was like a mom to all of us. She was so warm and giving of her time, talent and advice. She was loved by everyone at Irving and basically ran the whole place!! I currently have the desk that she had in the office and I treasure it. Mary was one of a kind. I am so sorry that I cannot be at the wake or funeral, but it is the first day of the school year. My deepest sympathies to you.
Warmly,
Sheila Bell
Connie Bongiovanni
September 5, 2009
Dear Karl
I knew your mother from Irving School. She loved children and was a true professional in her job. I was very fortunate to work with her when I was a member of the Highland Park Board of Education but more so as a mother of three children who went through Irving School. She was a wonderful woman with love for all and especially for you.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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