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Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 6, 2009.

(Asbury Park Press)

ELIZABETH M. GRAFFIN
AGE: 71 JACKSON
Elizabeth M. Graffin, 71, of Jackson, died peacefully with her family by her side Friday evening, Jan. 2, 2009, at Bella Terra, Jackson. Mrs. Graffin was employed for 27 years as a Human Resource Director with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Brunswick before retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Sayreville Democratic Committee Club. Born in New Brunswick, she resided in Edison, Sayreville, and Skillman before moving to Jackson a year ago.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Theodore L. Krawsek Sr.; a son, Theodore L. Jr.; her parents, Mike B. and Rite M. Oross; and two brothers, William M. and James T. Oross. Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Graffin; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Salvatore Georgianna of Forked River, Lacey; a daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Ann Krawsek and Frank Burke of Tampa, Fla.; a stepson and his wife, Robert B. Jr., and Kim Graffin of New Freedom, Pa.; a stepdaughter and her husband, Audrey and Fred Monzeglio of Port Charlotte, Fla.; three brothers, John M. Oross of Edison, Joseph A. Oross of Little Egg Harbor, and Mike B. Oross Jr. of Midland, Texas; three sisters, Patricia M. Spearnock of Edison, Deborah Mullan of Edison, and Rose T. Oross of Florida; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Morgan, Jade, Theodore III, Paris, Sara, Jake, Kelly, and Stephanie; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her caregiver, Rita Boateng.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 at Layton's Home For Funerals, 250 W. Lacey Road, Forked River, Lacey. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 from the funeral home, hence to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Forked River, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Cremation will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Graffin would be appreciated to the Care Alternatives Hospice, 70 Jackson Drive, Suite 200, Cranford, NJ 07016.

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January 10, 2009

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nicki alfonso/forker

January 10, 2009

hey sandra so sorry to hear about your mom she was sweet, funny and back when me and denise used to hang out all the time she was a hot mama always looked beautiful :(

Carol Taryani

January 7, 2009

Sandra and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I knew your Mother, even before working with her at the Turnpike. She was such a nice quiet spoken person and I really thought alot of her. I did visit her in Jackson in 2007 and she knew who I was. I'm sorry I wasn't able to pay my respects, but my son was in a serious auto accident and just home from the hospital, I couldn't leave him alone. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Rosetta Fisher

January 6, 2009

Betty Graffin befriended me as a new employee of the Turnpike Authority in 1989 until her retirement. She would cultivate African Violets, which were the largest I had ever seen, and place them in my office to brighten my days. She would stay late without pay to assist me with difficult projects which were assigned to me. She was one of my absolute best teachers of Turnpike policies and procedures. After her retirement I missed having her around to cheer us up. I will miss her dearly. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Gina Becker

January 6, 2009

I worked with Betty at the Turnpike for many years. I really loved her. She was a genuine, classy lady. We had so many laughs and I enjoyed the times we shared together. I will miss her and may she rest in peace. Love Gina