Mary Lou Berberich died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at home. She was 83.
Born in Scranton, Pa., Mary Lou resided in Newark, N.J., where she graduated from St. Aloysius Grammar School in 1944 and St. James High School in 1948. Later, she lived in Montclair, N.J., for 28 years before to moving to Budd Lake, N.J., 22 years ago.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Berberich was an admissions representative at Berkeley College in Totowa, N.J. She previously worked at P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery in Newark and John Robert Powers School in Montclair.
Through the years, she was a collector of many artifacts. Mrs. Berberich was a woman who had extraordinary talents in many different areas and her strength was an inspiration to those who knew her.
She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Marion McCarthy; two brothers, Frank and Jim; her sister, Sr. Clare McCarthy (SC), and her husband of 30 years, Robert Armstrong.
She is survived by two children, James Davison III and Kathleen Marasco; five siblings, Joseph McCarthy (and Marguerite), Grace McCarthy, Alyce Miele (and John), Lawrence McCarthy (and Mary), and Ann Metli (and Richard); seven grandchildren, Robert Marasco (and Joanna), Christina Furiato (and John), Katherine Marasco, Michael Marasco, Shannon Tamburri (and Anthony), Casey Davison (and Jessica) and James Davison IV (and Alyson); seven great-grandchildren, and her treasured friend, Betty Roberti.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
A private cremation was arranged by Morgan Funeral Home, Netcong (www.netcongfuneral.com). A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rest in peace, Mary Lou.
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Condolences to the Berberich family. May the
God of all comfort with you and your family
to help you through this difficult time.
Let God be your refuge and strength, He will carry you through.
March 28, 2014
To the Family of Mary Lou, I am deeply saddened to read of the passing of this wonderfully talented woman. Mary Lou and I worked together when she would give her presentations to my Office Practice classes concerning Berkeley. Her upbeat, genuine personality made her presentations even better than one could imagine. It was because of her genuineness that MANY, MANY students chose to attend Berkeley. I had the pleasure of working with Mary Lou again as judges at the many FBLA competitions throughout the State. Mary Lou, heaven has gained an angel and the world will never be the same without you. RIP dear friend.
John Goldstein (Burke)
March 26, 2014
My Beloved Sister-in-Law
who was more a sister and friend to me. I cherish all our memories and I will miss you more than you will ever know. I know you are in heaven with your loved ones and you are at peace. GOD HAS ANSWERED YOUR PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU
ALWAYS & FOREVER.
REST IN PEACE. EILEEN
Eileen ArmstrongRudders
March 26, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
March 26, 2014
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