Bernadette A Starin

Bernadette A Starin obituary, Bordentown, NJ

Bernadette A Starin

Bernadette Starin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bordentown Home for Funerals on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bernadette Mrockovski Starin, 86, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on December 28, 2024, in Bordentown, NJ.
Born in Phillipsburg on January 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lizzie Korona Mrockovski.
A graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Class of 1955, she was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BS degree in medical technology in 1961. Bernadette retired from the Medical Center at Princeton Laboratory in 2009. She was a volunteer at the Bordentown Library, and was an avid reader, and a diehard New York Mets and New York Giants fan. She also enjoyed traveling.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 9 – 10:30 am at the Finegan Funeral Home at 302 Heckman Street in Phillipsburg with a Funeral Mass being held at 11:00 am at St. Philip & St. James Catholic Church, 430 S. Main Street, also in Phillipsburg. The interment will be at St. Philip & St. James Cemetery in Greenwich Township, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Associated Humane Society – Monmouth County, 2960 Shafta Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please visit Bernadette's Book of Memories Page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com to upload a picture, light a candle, order flowers, make a donation or offer condolences to the family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Bernadette, please visit our Tree Store.

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