Eileen l. Pascrell

Eileen L. Pascrell (nee Gibbs), age 87 of Wayne died on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Her loving family was gathered at her bedside when she passed.

Eileen was raised in Paterson and graduated from St. Bonaventure High School.  After graduation, she went right to work for Bell Telephone.  Her career there would lasted until her retirement in 1990, although she did take a number of years off to raise her children.

During the 1950’s, Eileen was introduced to Frank Pascrell.  It wasn’t very long before the wedding bells were ringing and in 1956 they married.  They settled into their home in the Albion section of Clifton where they raised their sons Frank and Tom.  Sadly, her husband Frank died in 1985, and Eileen decided to move to Wayne in 1990.  She moved into a home with his newly married son and daughter-in-law, who just so happened to also be named Eileen.  Together, the three of them lived very happily and when grandchildren came along, they only added to the joy.  Her grandchildren loved having their “Nana” living with them, and as fate would have it; it was the best arrangement that her son Frank could have ever hoped for.  In 2007, Frank’s wife passed away and his mother rose to the occasion.  She stepped in and became a “mom” to her grandchildren and showered them with love.  There was nothing more important to Eileen than her family, and this was especially true of her grandchildren.

Eileen was nothing less than an amazing woman.  She had numerous friends all over the place, and if you were ever fortunate enough to go with her to the bank, grocery store, bakery, or even just for a walk around the neighborhood, she would end up meeting friends!  She was an avid reader of anything by James Patterson, she enjoyed going out for dinner, and a good dinner wasn’t complete with her Pinot Grigio.  She was obsessed with watching the TLC Channel and loved programs such as Judge Judy and Divorce Court!  In years prior, she had a summer home on Long Beach Island where she spent time with her family and took long walks on the beach.  She really loved her time in Haven Beach.

Eileen’s son Tom and wife Maryanne live in Howell with their three children Frank, John, and Michelle. Eileen loved getting phone calls from her son and daughter-in-law, and always looked forward to talking to her grandchildren too about lacrosse games, school, and working. Every Christmas Eileen would drive down to see them, which never failed to make her excited. She was happiest when her sons and their families got together once each football season to watch a Packers game.

Eileen is survived by her sons; Frank J. Pascrell of Wayne and Thomas Pascrell and his wife Maryann of Howell, NJ, four grandchildren; Theresa and her husband Garry, Frank, John and Michelle, and a brother; Joseph E Gibbs and his wife Rosemarie of Wayne, and many nieces and nephews.  We would be remiss if we did not mention her beloved miniature poodle; Buddy.  They were true companions…the best of friends.  Eileen was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1985, by her grandson Michael in 2013, and by her daughter-in-law; Eileen in 2007.

Those wishing to make a donation in Eileen’s memory are asked to consider; Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010, www.boystown.org, or to the ASPCA.org.