Mary Grabowy

Loving Wife and Mother, WWII Veteran Mary Grabowy, age 95 years, passed away at home on November 18, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Perth Amboy, she was a life long resident of Springfield, NJ. Mary was a communicant of Saint Stanislaus Church in Newark, NJ, and served in the United States Women's Army Corp in WWII as a medical nurse assistant. She served at military bases in California, North Dakota and elsewhere. She was honorably discharged as a private first class in 1946 and awarded the WWII medal of Victory. After the war, Mary married John F. Grabowy and raised two wonderful children, Ann and Joseph. She was a devoted and loving mother and generously volunteered her time as a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout den mother at Saint James Parish, Springfield, NJ. She enjoyed many visits from her grandson, RJ, (Richard Jonathon), who lovingly refereed to her as Nanny. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (Wigilia), Christmas day, and Easter Holidays were always special gathering times with Mary's many sisters and their families. After her husband's retirement, they both graciously volunteered as bingo workers for many years supporting Saint Stanislaus Parish and the Polish Cultural Foundation, Clark, NJ. Mary was predeceased by her husband, John F. Grabowy, and six sisters. She is survived by her children, daughter Ann E. Granziel, and her husband Richard; son Joseph Grabowy; her grandson, Richard J. Granziel; her sister, Mildred Tulala, of Perth Amboy, NJ, and a host of extended family members including nieces and nephews. Mary, we love you very much and will never forget you. Everyone was blessed to have known you and share in your sense of patriotism, family pride, Polish traditions, generosity, and overall positive influence. We thank you for the family values you espoused and their impact on us all. The family is also thankful for Mary's caretakers who provided her with care and comfort. Mom, we miss you and wait for the time when we will be reunited again in Heaven. Private funeral arraignments are with the Laskowski (Union) Funeral Home, 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Grabowy's memory made be made to the Atlantic Health System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, 465 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.