Marilyn R. Kievit

Marilyn R. Kievit, age 90 of Wayne, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She has resided at Siena Village in Wayne for the past twenty-six years.

Marilyn grew up in Paterson and shortly after graduating from high school she began working at the William Paterson State Teachers College. A dedicated employee, Marilyn worked her way up through the ranks to the position of Bursar.  After a career lasting more than forty years, she retired from William Paterson University in the late 1990’s.

Marilyn was physically fit participating in exercise classes weekly and walking daily to keep herself in shape. She enjoyed traveling, visiting such places as Portugal, Spain, and many other parts of Europe.  After retirement she enjoyed a month-long trip to New Zealand.  While not traveling the world, Marylin enjoyed taking day trips to Pennsylvania and NY State.

Marilyn was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne. She attended mass regularly and was a communion minister to those who were homebound or otherwise unable to attend mass at the church.  Other activities included Bocci ball, Shuffleboard and calling out the Bingo numbers on Thursday nights! She was truly a selfless woman, a good friend to many, and a caring and compassionate soul. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

Marilyn is survived by her brother, Robert Kievit of Wayne, and his significant-other Elaine Farrazzano; two nieces: Kendra Cantelmo and her husband Richard of New York State, Robyn Leibfred, and her significant-other Todd DiGuglielmo of Parsippany, two nephews: Paul Kievit and his wife Darlene of Morris Plains, and Richard Kievit of Florida. Marilyn was predeceased by her brother, William Kievit, in 1984.

Friends wishing to make a donation in Marilyn’s memory are asked to consider her beloved parish; Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, 630 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470.