Irene “Betty” Leucht

Irene “Betty” Leucht of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home while in the presence of loving family on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Betty was born and raised in Jersey City, the daughter of William and Julia Francis. The family home was on Myrtle Avenue where her maternal grandmother, Adelaide Francis raised her as Betty’s own mother passed away when she was very young. Betty would often reminisce about  her fond memories with her Gram Adelaide.

Betty attended Snyder High School in Jersey City and her career started with Commercial Trust Bank in Jersey City.

Betty grew up in a tight knit community where she knew many of the other children in the neighborhood. Her husband Frank, who she married, lived just around the block. Betty and Frank married on Saturday, July 21, 1945 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Jersey City.

Once settled in their first home, the blessing of children soon followed. First, they had a son who they named Robert, then three daughters: Susan, followed by Elizabeth and Ellen. Betty embraced her role as mother and homemaker.

There were several moves due to job relocations and they enjoyed each of their homes and making new friends and raising their children.  In addition to managing an active home, Betty enjoyed participating in local productions of Broadway musicals showcasing her theatrical talents and love for the arts.  She also traveled extensively and some of her favorite places included Paris, Austria, Hawaii and Rome as well as Yosemite and Napa Valley.

Betty was also a loving grandmother to her three grandsons, Sean, Justin, and Zachary. She’d often care for them while her daughters went to work, and she always enjoyed those quality times.

Betty was a super friendly and outgoing person. She made friends wherever she went and if you were friends with Betty, you were friends for life!

Betty will be remembered for her kind, generous, and fun loving spirit. Rest in peace Betty, until we meet again!

Betty was the beloved wife of Frank, blessed in a loving marriage until his passing in 2006. She was the very loving mother of Robert, Susan, Elizabeth and husband Dean and Ellen and husband Andy; adoring and cherished grandmother of: Sean, Justin and wife Katie, and Zachary; and loving great grandmother to Sloan;  She was also predeceased by her son-in-law Robert in 2005.

Because children were so precious to Betty, in lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in her name are asked to consider:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Memorial Processing,

501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959

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