Sadie Beck

Sadie Beck, age 90, of Galloway. NJ, formerly of Wayne, passed Friday, December 6, 2024.

She was born in Paterson to Charles and Rose Seminerio and raised in the City of Paterson.  Sadie attended High School in Paterson.  

During her young working years Sadie held several jobs: one where she helped manufacture television sets as well as working at the Marcal Paper Plant in Paterson.  Having married just after high school Sadie followed her husband Al, who had joined the United States Navy, and was stationed in Massachusetts where she found work at the Welsh’s Chocolate Factory in Boston.

Sadie and Al met at the Paterson Rec Center’s roller rink.  Al fell in love with Sadie the moment he laid eyes on her.  In his high school yearbook, he even captioned his photo by saying someday he would marry Sadie. Sadie Seminerio and Al Beck were married on April 12, 1953, at St Michael Church in Paterson, NJ. Sadie and Al had a marriage that was blessed with three children: Vincent, Regina, and Angela.  They were together for sixty-two years before Al’s passing in 2014.

Sadie was a woman who held family close to her heart, coming from a large and loving family herself.  Her passion for cooking and baking made her an exceptional homemaker, known for her delicious carrot cake, meatballs, and sauce that were unrivaled. Her signature sauce, cooked in a pot lovingly named Big Ben, was a staple at family gatherings. She always made sure that her door was open to family, friends and neighbors where she would cook for each and every one of them.

In addition to her culinary talents, Sadie was meticulous with her financial management skills as she could balance her checkbook to the penny without the need for a calculator.  Sadie found joy in crocheting, often creating beautiful blankets for family members’ newborns with care and love. She also indulged in painting and ceramics, showcasing her artistic flair.  Known for her considerate nature, Sadie always put others first, showing genuine concern for their well-being. She always wanted to make sure that everyone was safe and happy.

Sadie’s love for animals knew no bounds, particularly her fondness for dogs that had been a constant source of joy to her and her family throughout the years.  Among her cherished pets is a doubly yellow Amazon parrot, now 40 years old, whose vibrant presence added a unique charm to her home.  This wise parrot can talk and picked up amusing sayings like “what the hell” from Sadie.

Sadie’s bond with her feathered companion was a testament to her nurturing spirit and deep connection with all creatures, big and small.  The parrot’s quirky phrases and endearing antics brought laughter and warmth to Sadie’s home, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere filled with love and companionship.

Sadie was the loving and devoted wife of the late Al Beck (d.2014); devoted mother of Vincent Beck and his wife Karen of Manalapan, Regina Beck of Galloway, and Angela Duva and her husband John of Stockholm, NJ; she was the cherished grandmother of Melissa Duva, Lisa Sweeny, and Lindsay Donnelly; she as the dearly loved great-grandmother of Brooke Hough, Gabby Sweeny, Danny Sweeny, McKenzie Sweeny, Trevor Donnelly and Julie Donnelly.  Sadie was predeceased by her siblings: Joe Seminerio, Frank Seminerio, and Ida LaGatta.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or the ASPCA would be greatly appreciated.