Barbara Mary Eberly

Barbara Mary Eberly (nee Flesey), age 87, of Lincoln Park died peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Barbara was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey and was one of three children to Joseph and Mary Flesey. Barbara attended Saint Dominic’s Academy in Jersey City and graduated with the class of 1951.

Barbara was married to Arthur for 23 years. After getting married in 1956 and starting a family, Barbara was devoted to being a full time homemaker. In 1978, Barbara accepted a position in Civil Service as a Clerk Typist at William Paterson University in Wayne. Barbara was happily employed there for the next twenty-three years until her retirement in 2001.

Barbara enjoyed day trips to Atlantic City with her friends and family. She also enjoyed visiting New York City, especially during the Christmas season.  One of Barbara’s favorite places to be was the beach.  She and her family treasured their yearly vacations to Cape May where Barbara’s sister owned a home.  She was also fortunate enough to make two trips to Italy and one to Israel that were the highlights of her travels.  Barbara was also a member of the Seniors of Lincoln Park for many years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Barbara’s trademark and what she was known for was her sense of humor; anyone who talked with Barbara could not end the conversation without experiencing some laughter.  

Barbara was not only devoted to her family, she was also devoted to her Catholic Faith.  She was a parishioner of St Joseph’s Church in Lincoln Park for more than fifty years where she also sang in the choir.  Barbara attended Mass every Sunday until she was physically unable due to her health.  Barbara was a truly special person who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Barbara was the beloved mother of two sons, Arthur Eberly of Randolph, NJ, and Douglas Eberly of Lincoln Park, and one daughter Suzanne Franey and her husband Matthew of Pompton Plains, NJ. She was the cherished sister to The Most Reverend John Flesey of Franklin Lakes, and Connie Coyle Flesey of Eldersburg, MD. She was a treasured grandmother to Joseph Eberly and his wife Amy of Bridgewater, NJ, Paul Eberly and his wife Kelly of Freehold, NJ, Stephen Eberly and his wife Becky of Sparta, NJ, Kevin Franey of Budd Lake, NJ, Tom Franey of Hoboken, NJ, and Laura Franey of Pompton Plains, NJ, and she was also the beloved great grandmother of Noah Eberly, Jackie Eberly, and Johnny Eberly, she was also the cherished aunt to Eileen Sien and her husband Richard of Eldersburg, MD, and Kate Stewart and her husband Mark of Kensington, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to St Joseph’s Church, 216 Comly Rd, Lincoln Park, 07035. http://www.stjosephparishnj.org