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January 17, 2017
Services
Friends may gather with the family for Memorial Visitation at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 2-4:30 PM. A Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
Margaret “Peggy” Eng, age 69, of Haskell entered into the eternal peace and presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.
Peggy was born in Orlando Florida. Her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed near Orlando at the time. Peggy never had the chance to become a true Floridian because soon after she was born her father’s Air Force service ended. Consequently, the family moved to Totowa Boro - before Peggy’s first birthday. The house they moved into was next door to her grandparent’s but it wasn’t actually a house – it was their future garage! You see, her father built the garage with one temporary bedroom, kitchen, living room and bath first, and Peggy lived there with her parents while her dad proceeded to build the house. That home was located in Totowa at 701 Riverview Drive and the street was so quiet back then that Peggy could actually ride her bike with little worry about passing cars. Try doing that on Riverview drive today!
Peggy had wonderful memories of her “family” at Calvary Gospel Church and Sunday School held at a Wayne, NJ firehouse, swimming at Bruce Burns Lake with the Storms side of her family and Thanksgiving with the Beattie side of her family - especially enjoying her grandma’s pies.
As a child, Peggy was a student at Totowa’s Memorial Elementary School. After graduating from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls with the Class 1965, she worked briefly for Little Falls Laundry as a switchboard operator and ticket counter. She then enrolled and attended Nyack Missionary College in Nyack, NY. She later received a B.S. degree in Ancient History at Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, NJ. There she studied the Bible because she loved God, and Christian education because she loved children and teaching.
One of Peggy’s first jobs after college was with Brookdale Christian School in Bloomfield. She taught all subjects in grades four through six, and her students loved her so much, that they begged her to teach seventh grade. Knowing that students in general tend to develop an “I dare you to teach me anything” attitude as they get older, she politely declined but was never-the-less honored by their admiration. She later taught in the Ringwood Christian School as a fourth and fifth grade teacher. Again, she taught all subjects until retiring in the mid 1990’s. Seeking a little less stress in her life, Peggy was driving through Oakland one day when she saw a building that looked like a log cabin with a “Help Wanted” sign posted on it. It turned out to be a pool installation and service company called Ramapo Valley Pool Service, and Peggy decided to “inquire within.” She got a job doing billing and filing and enjoyed working there until illness forced her to retire in 2013. Her co-worker Trish and the people at Ramapo became like a second family and God used them to bless her life in so many ways. “Thank You” could never say how grateful she truly was for every hug, gift and act of kindness bestowed to her.
In 1971, Peggy met a young man named George Eng. He and some other friends had been invited to her house by Peggy’s roommate at the time. While it was by no means “love at first sight” the next day Peggy saw George singing in the choir at First Baptist Church in Bloomfield and it was definitely love at second sight! She wasn’t sure where they went for their first date – maybe because she was love-struck – but the feeling was mutual. Peggy and George married on Saturday, November 4, 1972 at that same church they met in. George sang for many years in the church’s choir and Peggy joined them from time to time. Their marriage of almost thirty-five years was a beautiful love song until God called George home in 2007. After George passed away, Peggy continued to attend First Baptist Church but as time went on, the wonderful memories of George in the church were too much for her to bear so she began attending Hawthorne Gospel Church in Hawthorne. There she made new friends, especially finding meaningful fellowship in a wonderful Ladies Bible Study at her friend Rita’s house.
Peggy’s favorite pastime activity was simply being with her husband George. She liked to do whatever he liked to do so they played a lot of golf and caught a lot of fish – both fresh and saltwater. Her philosophy was that if George was happy, then she was happy! They enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, like road trips to Maine, the shore, or to Saratoga Springs, NY - just to enjoy lunch at The Weather Vane, one of their favorite restaurants. They sang together in First Baptist Church’s choir and while Peggy generally enjoyed music with a beat, she also enjoyed singing many of the great hymns of the faith. When it came to volunteering and helping, Peggy was a willing worker who derived the greatest joy getting her hands dirty behind the scenes and leaving the planning and coordination to others. She loved working with children and was involved in Sunday School, VBS, and making scenery for Patty Miller productions ;-)
“My ‘girls night out’ and “let’s do dinner” buddies - you know who you are ;-) You were the best! Yummy food and always a time to bond, chat, and tell stories, always made me happy!”
When asked what she was most thankful for in her life, the word that she kept repeating was “Jesus”, her best friend and lover of her soul. She would say, “I am amazed how Jesus has shown His love for me. From my first memories until today, He has proven Himself faithful and loving. I don’t know how I would have lived this life without Him. Then He gave me the earthly love of my life, George. George’s love for Jesus and people made you love him more and more. He loved to make you laugh and was always so much fun. I was truly blessed with both of the men in my life.”
Now they are reunited and with Jesus, singing “Thank You” to the Lord. “Not only for His wonderful presence in our life but for all of you who have shared this life with me and blessed me in more ways than I can count. I Love You So… I Love You All!!!”
Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband George in October, 2007, her dear brother Gilbert Storms in December, 2007, her wonderful parents Martha Beattie Storms & Gilbert Storms and sweet mother-in-law Mary Eng. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law Helen Eng Moy and her husband Danny Moy of West Caldwell, her dear sister-in-law Susan Storms Terrano and husband John Terrano of Mahwah, her nephew Jordan and wife Jennifer and son Jonah Storms of Montclair, and her two nieces: Kimberly and Jennifer Moy, both of New York City.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Margaret’s name are asked to consider a donation to First Baptist Church, 1 Washington Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003, or Hawthorne Gospel Church, 2000 Rt. 208, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
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Friends may gather with the family for Memorial Visitation at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 2-4:30 PM. A Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
January 17, 2017
Services
Friends may gather with the family for Memorial Visitation at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 2-4:30 PM. A Memorial Service will immediately follow visitation and begin in the funeral home at 4:30 PM.
Margaret “Peggy” Eng, age 69, of Haskell entered into the eternal peace and presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.
Peggy was born in Orlando Florida. Her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed near Orlando at the time. Peggy never had the chance to become a true Floridian because soon after she was born her father’s Air Force service ended. Consequently, the family moved to Totowa Boro - before Peggy’s first birthday. The house they moved into was next door to her grandparent’s but it wasn’t actually a house – it was their future garage! You see, her father built the garage with one temporary bedroom, kitchen, living room and bath first, and Peggy lived there with her parents while her dad proceeded to build the house. That home was located in Totowa at 701 Riverview Drive and the street was so quiet back then that Peggy could actually ride her bike with little worry about passing cars. Try doing that on Riverview drive today!
Peggy had wonderful memories of her “family” at Calvary Gospel Church and Sunday School held at a Wayne, NJ firehouse, swimming at Bruce Burns Lake with the Storms side of her family and Thanksgiving with the Beattie side of her family - especially enjoying her grandma’s pies.
As a child, Peggy was a student at Totowa’s Memorial Elementary School. After graduating from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls with the Class 1965, she worked briefly for Little Falls Laundry as a switchboard operator and ticket counter. She then enrolled and attended Nyack Missionary College in Nyack, NY. She later received a B.S. degree in Ancient History at Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, NJ. There she studied the Bible because she loved God, and Christian education because she loved children and teaching.
One of Peggy’s first jobs after college was with Brookdale Christian School in Bloomfield. She taught all subjects in grades four through six, and her students loved her so much, that they begged her to teach seventh grade. Knowing that students in general tend to develop an “I dare you to teach me anything” attitude as they get older, she politely declined but was never-the-less honored by their admiration. She later taught in the Ringwood Christian School as a fourth and fifth grade teacher. Again, she taught all subjects until retiring in the mid 1990’s. Seeking a little less stress in her life, Peggy was driving through Oakland one day when she saw a building that looked like a log cabin with a “Help Wanted” sign posted on it. It turned out to be a pool installation and service company called Ramapo Valley Pool Service, and Peggy decided to “inquire within.” She got a job doing billing and filing and enjoyed working there until illness forced her to retire in 2013. Her co-worker Trish and the people at Ramapo became like a second family and God used them to bless her life in so many ways. “Thank You” could never say how grateful she truly was for every hug, gift and act of kindness bestowed to her.
In 1971, Peggy met a young man named George Eng. He and some other friends had been invited to her house by Peggy’s roommate at the time. While it was by no means “love at first sight” the next day Peggy saw George singing in the choir at First Baptist Church in Bloomfield and it was definitely love at second sight! She wasn’t sure where they went for their first date – maybe because she was love-struck – but the feeling was mutual. Peggy and George married on Saturday, November 4, 1972 at that same church they met in. George sang for many years in the church’s choir and Peggy joined them from time to time. Their marriage of almost thirty-five years was a beautiful love song until God called George home in 2007. After George passed away, Peggy continued to attend First Baptist Church but as time went on, the wonderful memories of George in the church were too much for her to bear so she began attending Hawthorne Gospel Church in Hawthorne. There she made new friends, especially finding meaningful fellowship in a wonderful Ladies Bible Study at her friend Rita’s house.
Peggy’s favorite pastime activity was simply being with her husband George. She liked to do whatever he liked to do so they played a lot of golf and caught a lot of fish – both fresh and saltwater. Her philosophy was that if George was happy, then she was happy! They enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, like road trips to Maine, the shore, or to Saratoga Springs, NY - just to enjoy lunch at The Weather Vane, one of their favorite restaurants. They sang together in First Baptist Church’s choir and while Peggy generally enjoyed music with a beat, she also enjoyed singing many of the great hymns of the faith. When it came to volunteering and helping, Peggy was a willing worker who derived the greatest joy getting her hands dirty behind the scenes and leaving the planning and coordination to others. She loved working with children and was involved in Sunday School, VBS, and making scenery for Patty Miller productions ;-)
“My ‘girls night out’ and “let’s do dinner” buddies - you know who you are ;-) You were the best! Yummy food and always a time to bond, chat, and tell stories, always made me happy!”
When asked what she was most thankful for in her life, the word that she kept repeating was “Jesus”, her best friend and lover of her soul. She would say, “I am amazed how Jesus has shown His love for me. From my first memories until today, He has proven Himself faithful and loving. I don’t know how I would have lived this life without Him. Then He gave me the earthly love of my life, George. George’s love for Jesus and people made you love him more and more. He loved to make you laugh and was always so much fun. I was truly blessed with both of the men in my life.”
Now they are reunited and with Jesus, singing “Thank You” to the Lord. “Not only for His wonderful presence in our life but for all of you who have shared this life with me and blessed me in more ways than I can count. I Love You So… I Love You All!!!”
Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband George in October, 2007, her dear brother Gilbert Storms in December, 2007, her wonderful parents Martha Beattie Storms & Gilbert Storms and sweet mother-in-law Mary Eng. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law Helen Eng Moy and her husband Danny Moy of West Caldwell, her dear sister-in-law Susan Storms Terrano and husband John Terrano of Mahwah, her nephew Jordan and wife Jennifer and son Jonah Storms of Montclair, and her two nieces: Kimberly and Jennifer Moy, both of New York City.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Margaret’s name are asked to consider a donation to First Baptist Church, 1 Washington Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003, or Hawthorne Gospel Church, 2000 Rt. 208, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
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