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Margaret Wenzel Obituary
Cummings Wenzel
AGE: 72 • Edison
Margaret "Margo" Theresa Cummings Wenzel, 72, of Edison, passed away on February 11, 2015, at Leisure Park in Lakewood. Born and raised in Elizabeth, she has spent the last 5 years living in Lakewood. Before her move to Lakewood, she resided in Edison for 22 years and Union for 10 years. Margo received her Master's Degree in social work and was employed by Manahawkin Convalescent Center as a Social Worker and with Parker House in Piscataway and New Brunswick before her retirement 10 years ago. She was a former communicant of St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen and was involved with their Bereavement group. Margo did volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of America, served as "Class Mom," paid friendly visits to the community elderly and delivered Meals on Wheels. She loved taking pictures, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her friends and family.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Bernard "Bernie" Wenzel in 1995; and two siblings, Casey and Richard Cummings. She is survived by her children: Michele Wenzel, Karen Wenzel Fierst and her husband Michael, and Bernard "Bernie" Wenzel; six grandchildren: Katie, Emily, Mike, Juliana, Jacqueline, and Jenna; and two sisters, Rita Fortin and Mary Gladysz.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Flynn and son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 9:45 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:15 am Funeral Liturgy at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Donations may be made in Margo's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org. For directions or to send a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.flynnfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Wenzel
Chris Bingham
February 16, 2015
I was so sorry to learn of your mother's death. I first met her through Sue K. And sold her house in Edison. She was a lovely person and I considered her my friend.
Rose Marie Nausedas
February 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Margo was a very special person to me. Her family and friends are in my prays. RIP Margo
KATHLEEN TRAINA-SERWIN
February 13, 2015
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER,SISTER,AUNT AND GRANDMOTHER.SHE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE SHE WAS MORE LIKE A SISTER TO ME THAN A COUSIN.RIP MARGO LOVE YA KATHY
Kathy Glaser
February 13, 2015
The people Margo touched personally and professionally will never forget her. She is gone way too soon and will be deeply missed. Michele, Karen and Bernie had a queen of a Mom.My heart aches.
February 12, 2015
May the God of comfort be with the family at this very difficult time. We who knew her as our classmate will miss her. Much sympathy to you all.
Fern Laffer
February 12, 2015
Margo rest in piece. Class of 1960 Battin High School. My thoughts are with her family.
Karen Wenzel
February 12, 2015
May the family be comforted at this time Ed and Karen Wenzel
Margaret Maloney
February 12, 2015
Rest in peace Aunt Margo. You were a wonderful lady, and I recall many happy memories that were shared with your and your family. Give Uncle Bern a kiss for me. xxx ooo Peggy Maloney
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13
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home - Metuchen319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
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13
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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home - Metuchen319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
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14
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9:45 a.m.
Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home - Metuchen319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
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