Lillian Louise Bartnick

Lillian Louise Bartnick (nee Mayer), age 87, of Wayne passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Lillian Louise Bartnick was born June 15, 1937, in the Bronx, New York to her parents Cornelia and John Mayer. She had an older brother, Jack Mayer (deceased) and his wife, Mary Mayer, and two younger sisters, Joanne Allison and Ellen Cosentino. Her husband of 56 years, William G. Bartnick, passed away on February 8, 2019. Their children Lucille Bartnick, Jennifer Bornkamp (and husband, Thomas Bornkamp), and William Bartnick (and wife, Jaqueline Bartnick), all live in New Jersey. Louise has five grandchildren, Nicole Bornkamp, Kevin Bornkamp, Kira Bartnick, Bryan Bartnick, and Lianna Bartnick. Louise was also blessed with many nieces and nephews and their children.

Louise worked as an executive secretary for the Johns Manville corporation in New York City for seven years before she and Bill moved to Bergenfield, NJ to start a family. During the 10 years that they lived in Bergenfield, both Louise and husband Bill were active in the Parents Association Safety Committee of the Jaycees civic organization.

When they moved to Packanack Lake in Wayne New Jersey in 1973, Louise held part-time jobs that included real estate sales, working as a welcome wagon representative, and starting her own business in advertising specialties sales. Louise also acted as the manager for her three children’s activities as members of Screen Actors Guild performing in television commercials and print work in and around New York.

Louise loved living at Packanack Lake, and especially enjoyed her many dear friends at the Wayne Prime Timers Club and Newcomers Club. She was also a member of the Packanack Lake Garden Club, the Packanack Leisure Club, and Golden Age Club of Wayne.

She loved the Jersey Shore, especially Ocean Grove where family members lived, and Manasquan Beach, where she and husband, Bill, met for the first time. Lake George, NY was another favorite place they visited for many family vacations and where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren.

Louise enjoyed playing tennis and golf, going to the movies and dining out, and playing card and board games. She delighted in family celebrations and always participated in the talent show at the extended family’s ABC holiday party. Louise was a vibrant, energetic, creative woman who deeply loved her family and friends – the highlights of her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's name may be made to the Sierra Club

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