Edith E. Brajer, 92, of Hackettstown, NJ passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025 at home with her loving family at her side.
Edith was born on August 31, 1932 in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey to the late Amabile and Sarah Brasile.
Edith was a graduate of East Rutherford Catholic High School. She married the love of her life, Stanley Brajer in 1953. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2020. Edith was also called by her relatives and closest friends "New New", "Nunn" and "Ma" by her sons. Edith was an electrical technician doing computer modules for a firm in Morris Plains until her retirement in 2005. She enjoyed playing Bingo every Tuesday at the Portland, Pa Firehouse and every Friday at St Jude's in Budd Lake, NJ. She was an avid reader. Edith took pride in cooking for her family and friends specializing in her Italian Gravy and mouthwatering meatballs along with her famous Cream Puffs. Edith was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with them.
She is survived by her sons; Stanley Brajer JR. and his wife Linda, Michael Brajer and his ex-wife Deirdre, loving grandchildren; Michael Mario and his wife Christina, Lauren Elizabeth, Stanley Charles and his wife Hannah, Mark Angelo, Nicole Marie and cherished Great Grandchildren; Michael Robert and Oliver. She is also survived by her sisters Sarah and Rebecca.
In addition to her parents Edith is predeceased in death by her beloved husband Stanley Brajer.
Honoring Edith's wishes, all services will be private.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maguire Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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