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Irene Mansfield Obituary
Rumson, NJ - Irene Adele Mansfield (née Zeidler) died at home on January 24, 2021 in Rumson, NJ. She was 96.
Irene was born on Long Island, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University. After marrying her husband, John Mansfield, in 1947, The Mansfields moved to Cliffside Park, NJ where they raised their seven children.
She was an active member of Epiphany Roman Catholic Church in Cliffside Park, NJ.
Irene enjoyed cooking for her large family, playing cards with friends, caring for one of the many cats she had adopted through the years, and listening to Frank Sinatra.
Irene is survived by her seven children, Nancy Skiff of Rumson, NJ; Gail Mansfield of Rumson, NJ; Kathy Barnes of Chalfont, PA; John and his wife Jane Mansfield of St. Louis, MO; James and his wife Blanca Mansfield of Manhattan, NY; David Mansfield of Queens, NY; and Robert Mansfield of Manhattan, NY, in addition to her eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her eldest grandson, Samuel Skiff, passed away in 2020. Irene Mansfield will be buried next to her late husband, John, in Fort Lee, NJ.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated with immediate family at Holy Cross Church in Rumson, NJ. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, was entrusted with the arrangements.
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Deborah E Wall
July 31, 2022
I'm very sorry. I knew her youngest son Robert years ago. I know how much she is loved. Prayers to your family. Please reach out.
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Nancy Pilaia - Ex Next Door Neighbor
March 19, 2021
To The Mansfield Family,
My deepest Condolences for your mom. She was a wonderful & caring woman. Now she is together with Mrs. Spincola. They went everywhere together and almost died together. Now they're together again.
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