Angelina Kobylarz

Angelina Kobylarz (nee DiRienzo), age 95, of Pompton Plains and formerly of Wayne passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 18, 2022 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Angelina was born in Newark, NJ and spent her formative years growing up in Bloomfield. As a young woman she attended Bloomfield High School graduating with the class of 1944. Following her graduation from Bloomfield High School, Angelina enrolled at a local Secretarial School learning shorthand as well as many different bookkeeping skills. Angelina put her newly learned skill to work and found employment quickly at a company called Star Kimball in Bloomfield. She worked there for several years. While employed at Star Kimball, Angelina worked alongside a handsome young man by the name of Joseph Kobylarz. Joseph asked Angelina out on a date and they hit it off great. After dating for a couple of years, as fate would have it, they fell in love and on August 28, 1954 they became husband and wife at a church in Newark.

After getting married, the newlyweds settled in Clifton where they lived for a few years. While living in Clifton, Angelina and Joe welcomed the births of both of their daughters, Barbara, and Carol. Shortly after the birth of their second child, the family moved to Wayne where they remained for many years to come. After Angelina’s children were born, she decided that she would become a full-time homemaker, dedicating her life to raising her children. She remained a dedicated homemaker for many years. Angelina was not only dedicated to her family but also to her Catholic Faith. She and her family were parishioners of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne for many years.

When Angelina’s children had grown, she then decided to get back into the workplace and accepted a position at Dockray Office Furniture when she again called on her secretarial skills. There she was employed in the accounting department performing various bookkeeping duties.

Some of Angelina’s favorite past times included Antiquing around New Jersey and spending time at the Jersey Shore. Her father had built a home in Long Beach Island many years ago, and her family would spend their summers there exclusively. She also cherished dining with family and friends at local restaurants and enjoyed gardening around her home. She loved to shop for just about anything and looked forward to hosting the holidays year after year. As a young girl she also participated in women’s bowling leagues in her area and also loved to dance. Aside from all of Angelina’s talents, hobbies and interests, her greatest passion was for her family. Nothing in the world meant more to Angelina than spending time with and providing for her children and grandchildren. She was a truly devoted mother and grandmother. She treasured giving her grandchildren surprises . She and her husband Joseph cherished forty-two years of loving and loyal marriage until Joseph’s passing in 1995.

Angelina was a sweet and caring person who had a delightful sense of humor and could light up any room that she walked into. Her personality was infectious and brought smiles to the faces of the people she was with. She was also strong willed and was not afraid to speak her mind or let you know what she thought. You always knew where you stood with Angelina. She was a very special person who touched the lives of everyone that knew her and will be sincerely missed by her family and friends.

Angelina is survived by her two daughters; Barbara Zabransky and her husband Bruce of Pompton Plains, NJ, and Carol Liebchen and her husband Rick of St Petersburg, FL, one brother Orlando DiRienzo and his wife Veronica of Pottersville, NJ, four grandchildren; Brittany Zabransky of Pompton Plains, NJ, Brandi Zabransky of Pompton Plains, NJ, Paige Liebchen of St Petersburg, FL, and Brooke Liebchen of St Petersburg, FL, two nieces; Lisa Landers, and Nancy DiRienzo, and four nephews; Stephen DiRienzo, Christopher DiRienzo, David DiRienzo, and Joseph DiRienzo. She was predeceased by her sisters; Terry Pompeo, and Mary DiRienzo, her brother Armand DiRienzo, and her niece Karen DiRienzo.

In lieu of flowers donations in Angelina’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Processing Center, Greater NJ Chapter, PO Box 96011 Washington DC 20090www.alz.org