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Grace Frary Obituary
Grace Lila, 78, of Dumont, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 of respiratory failure. She was born on December 29, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, and moved with her parents to Dumont when she was two.
She is survived by her twin sisters; Sheila Smith of Dumont, Jean Frary-Walshe of Woodbury, CT, and many cousins.
She was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Journalism and worked for 30 years as an editor for Music Trades Magazine in Englewood, NJ. Grace was a charter member, recording secretary, and newsletter editor for the Frary Family Association of Deerfield, MA, whose genealogy is considered one of the best in the country.
An excellent crossword puzzle solver, she attended many of the National Crossword Puzzle Championships. She loved games and trivia and had been a contestant on Jeopardy. College and professional sports were among Grace's many interests, and she rooted avidly for her beloved Syracuse "Orangemen" and the N.Y. Mets.
She was a communicant at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Dumont. Funeral Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to a favorite charity or to the Frary Family Association, C/O Judy Frary-Micoleau, Treasurer, 38 Coyle Street, Portland ME 04101.
Arrangements under the direction of Frech Funeral Home, Dumont.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeff L
December 29, 2020
Grace lived across from us for many years in Dumont. She was so nice, and welcoming to us as teenagers. Her black cat, Domino, owned the surrounding area. My brother attended Syracuse, and i attended Villanova, so we had plenty of Big East conversations over the years. Great lady, and fellow St. Mary's parishioner. Rest in Peace.
Susan Enste Holley
February 7, 2013
Aunt Grace,
You were always one of my favorite people! When I was growing up you were such a wonderful influence, kind and smart and fun to be around! I too will miss you and the games we played, hearts, pinocle, and maj jong, and puzzles. Thank you for always talking to me about books and making me laugh. You were full of love, the best! I will never forget you, Susan Enste Holley
Tom Schopper
February 5, 2013
I will forever remember the games and puzzles we used to play, Aunt Grace, the weekends Terry and spent with you and Aunt Barbara while Mom & Dad went to Woodloch, and the good-natured ribbing we'd give each other whenever Villanova would beat Syracuse (or vice versa)! You brought laughter and love to us all, and you will be sorely, sorely missed. I fully expect that you and Aunt Peggy are engaging St. Peter in some word games and board games right now, and that he is loving it as much as you are! God bless you, Aunt Grace.
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