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Irene Synowiecki Obituary
Carteret - Irene Synowiecki 82, of Carteret, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 peacefully at home. She was born in Perth Amboy and was a life-long resident of Carteret.
She graduated from Carteret High School in 1954 and went on to attend the American Academy of Mortuary Science in New York, where she graduated on September 5, 1958. Irene and her sister JoAnn, were two of the first female licensed Funeral Directors in the state of New Jersey, and two of the first women to own and operate a Funeral Home (Synowiecki Funeral Home) in NJ at a very young age of 21 and 22 years old. Irene has continued working for the past 61 years helping families in their time of need.
Irene was a member of the Middlesex and Somerset Funeral Directors Association, where she held the position of Secretary for many years. She was an active member of many clubs and organizations in Carteret over the years. She was a life-long parishioner of Holy Family RC Church in Carteret.
Irene was fondly known as "Toots" to most of her family and friends. She spent her summers on the Polish Rivera a.k.a Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, where she had many adventures with her sister, cousins, and friends. Irene was an avid bowler, skier, and walker on Carteret Avenue. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be truly missed.
She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Synowiecki; her sister JoAnn Fleming and her brother-in-law William T. Fleming. Irene is survived by her daughter, Lori Samuelson; her son, Joseph Samuelson and his wife Maria; her two grandchildren, Sydney and Shane Samuelson; and her three favorite cousins, George J. Otlowski and his wife Judy, Cathy Totin and Matty Otlowski, along with all their children.
The Funeral will be on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 8:30 AM at Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Avenue in Carteret. Mass will be at 9:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish-Holy Family RC Church in Carteret, followed by burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 4 PM to 8 PM. In lieu of Flowers, donations to Divine Mercy Parish would be appreciated. Knights of Columbus Carey Council 1280 and the Columbiettes will hold their ritual on Sunday at 7:15 PM.
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Jennifer oleary
May 26, 2024
This was an amazing kind woman, I think about her often and her family will always be in my prayers..
Orven Saez Sr.
May 29, 2023
Rest in peace Mrs. Synowiecki
Jennifer
May 26, 2021
This was one amazing woman. She helped with my dad funeral, then 4yrs later with my mom. Then I hear of her passing only a month and a half of my mom's and I just spoke to her a week before. I think of her along with my parents because she was that kind of woman, kind and always willing to help. God bless her family always thinking about you in my prayers..
mary mozelesky marietta
July 29, 2019
I loved Irene ,she took care of my parents ,my husband , & many other members of my family ,she was so easy to talk to rest in peace //
Ewa Wresilo
June 11, 2019
I have never met someone so helpful, patient and warm like she was.
Our condolences to Lori, Joseph and Family.
We will miss you Irene!
- Ewa & Marek from Family Flowers & Art, Carteret
Bruce VanArsdale
June 5, 2019
Lori, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a lovely woman and we enjoyed sitting with her at many of the funeral home functions. She will be missed. Our condolences to you and your family. Love, The VanArsdale's
Laurie Busch
June 5, 2019
My condolences to her loving family. She was such a kind soul. She will be missed
Beverly Carter
June 3, 2019
So many family and friends have been entrusted to Irene for so many years. The Good Lord will certainly take Great Care of Irene as she has given beautiful endings and closure for others. Our Prayers go out to the entire Synowiecki family at this time of Mourning. God Bless..
Fred Rossi
June 3, 2019
Lori and Joe, Your mom was a great, great lady. Always considered her a good friend.Had coffee with her many times in the kitchen in the house. She will be sorely missed. She will always be : Tootsie" to me.
Donna Kondas-Braemer
June 3, 2019
Rest in Peace, Irene. You've been such a huge part of our family since you & my Dad went to Holy Family School together. I want to thank-you for the many years of taking care of my family thru the years in our time of grief. I took Dad to your viewing last night & I hope that we brought your family some comfort, love & support that you & your family have always given to me & my family. God Bless you and them and may God wrap them in his arms of love and comfort during this very heartbreaking time. Thank-you is not enough but all I can say. You will be greatly missed.
Michael
June 3, 2019
Ms Synowiecki and her colleagues handled my mother's burial years ago and they made her look better than I could even believe. I was very impressed with their work, and Ms Synowiecki was just a lovely person to deal with at a time like that.
My condolences and my thanks for providing this service to our community for these many years.
Joan and Joe Tucholski
June 2, 2019
Our condolences to the Synowiecki family. Irene was a very special lady who took such wonderful care of our loved ones. May she Rest In Peace always.
Barbara Hadyk-Chirico
June 2, 2019
Lori&Joseph I remember your mom when I was a little girl helping my dad who worked for grandpa at the funeral home.My dad was a plumber for many yrs.The Synowiecki family was well like by everyone in Carteret.My sympathy goes out to you and your family.I will keep mom in my prayers daily.Irene RIP you are in heaven with the rest of your family.
Jill French
June 2, 2019
Mrs. Synowiecki Our Condolences to your family. You very Special Women caring and kind , you took care of Families and Love Ones. It's now your turn Rest In Peace .Thank you for all you done . Thank for taking care of my Grandmother and that you had her infor coffee and biscuits as you knew her as Ellie .Thank you for taking the time to tell me how you and her would have coffee together.say hi to gram now you two and many others get together in Heaven love R I P .
The Mcewen and French Family
David Maffei
June 2, 2019
So Sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy. - Dave Maffei
June 2, 2019
So sorry for your loss May. God rest Irene soul.
She was a blessing to everyone.
Caroline Tami
Mary Beth Gorecki
June 1, 2019
God Bless... Irene is a beautiful person Rest In Peace
Marie Romero
June 1, 2019
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. I will miss her dearly. She was such a wonderful person and such a comfort when dad and Jose passed away. May she Rest In Peace with God.
Maria Romero
Tony Abello
June 1, 2019
Joseph, Lori and family, we are saddened to hear of your mom's passing, she was a wonderful friend, and she was a wonderful person to so many people who she helped through the years, may she rest with the angels, and you are in our prayers
Lynda Lauricella
June 1, 2019
Lori and Joseph,
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynda Lauricella & Family
John & Margie Caldararo
June 1, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for their great loss.
I will always remember Ms. Synowiecki's kindness during the difficult time my family experienced with the loss of my sister.
May she Rest In Peace
The Caldararo family
Audrey Smith
June 1, 2019
She was an amazing person. She helped with the burial of my parents, and Aunt Mary. I used to see her and her daughter Lori walking down Carteret Ave when I was riding my bike. She was a very special lady. She will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Jeannine Harczuk
June 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to Joe, Lori & family, I am so sadden to hear about Irene's passing, Irene has been a friend over 50 years, she always was so caring when we lost a loved one, especially my Mom, she will be so missed on my next trip to Jersey, May she rest with the Angels & family, It must have been a BIG reunion when she entered heaven.
Orven Saez Sr
June 1, 2019
May she rest in peace. She truly was a special lady. Im sure going to miss her.She left behind two wonderful children Lori and Joseph. My condolences to her family and friends.I could never thank her enough for how nice she was to my family and I. I know I'm echoing everyone when I say that. Rest in peace Irene, thank you for everything you did for me, my family and others. I will never forget you.
Sharon (Szeztaye) & Gregory Garra
June 1, 2019
I was told a story, just this past morning.
Where I was told, if God takes you in your sleep, he did not want you to suffer and as a reward for doing good all your life.
Well Irene, that's you, go in peace and know that you will be missed for God has called home an angel!
Sharon Kondas-Rubin
June 1, 2019
Rest In Paradise Irene. You were such a great family friend, you have also taken care of ALL of our family's wakes/funerals with such great care & attention. I personally will miss talking with you, running into you at Krauszer's. Thank you for such love & care in our time of needs, more so outside of your business your friendship & love will forever be missed. My most sincere sympathies to all of your family, your friends and may God embrace everyone at this heartbreaking time. Rest In Paradise Irene you will be missed.
June 1, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss I was just talking to her last month she helped with my mom just passed in Feb. She was such a kind and sweet lady. I will miss her..prayers go out to you.
Cheryl Choo-Kang
June 1, 2019
She was such a kind person. May she rest In peace with the angels.
Ted and Bernadette Ricci
June 1, 2019
Our condolences to all of the Synowiecki family on the loss of your mom, she was a wonderful person and
Lisa Resko-Marzigliano
June 1, 2019
Lori & Family We are so sorry for the loss of your mom she was a great person & will be deeply missed. Lisa & Joe Marzigliano
Mary Szeztaye
June 1, 2019
Dear Lori, Joseph and Family, Irene was loved by all who knew her...she will be missed...prayers!
June 1, 2019
Dear Lori, Joseph and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful loving lady. She will be sadly missed by all. May she rest in peace.
Marie Dobrowolski
John Sewing
June 1, 2019
I'm so very sadden to hear our deer sweet irene had passed away.I truly find her as such an outstanding wonderful young lady.as I'm sure her time.e here is finished.as god intended.she served our fathers and mothers funeral very well.I'll never ever forget her none of us will.I'll surely come to the wake and mass.as god loves each one of us very much so.god loves you and so do I.my brother and sister send our deepest condolences also.
Jenna Bernardino
June 1, 2019
Lori I am so sorry of hearing about Mom's passing. I enjoyed our talks while she was walking on the Ave, such a wonderful person.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Cecelia Sabol mullane
June 1, 2019
To Lori n Joe,,my heart breaks for you,What a beautiful n wonderful lady,,she was always there whenever we needed her, I will always remember cleaning the funeral home with my sister Kathy n babysitting you both. I will miss her smile n our talks. she will be missed...May she Rest In Peace,,, God Bless you all..
Vivian / John DIXON
May 31, 2019
Lori and Joey So sad to hear about your Moms passing. Never will forget all the great times we had with her and your Aunt Joanie at their home in PPB. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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