Susan Zygmunt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Zygmunt (nee Kilgour), age 63 of Wayne, NJ.  Susan passed away peacefully on Tuesday January, 24, 2023 while receiving the loving care of her family and after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Susan was born and raised in Paterson and was one of five children to George and Alice Kilgour.  As a young girl growing up, she took a great interest in sports and played basketball.  She attended Passaic Valley High School graduating with the class of 1977. 

In 1988, while attending the wedding of a close friend, Susan met a young man by the name of Richard Zygmunt.  Susan and Richard hit it off great and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and on October 6, 1990 Susan and Richard became husband and wife.  The newlyweds settled in Clifton and resided there for about six years.  While living in Clifton, they welcomed the birth of their one and only child, their daughter Stephanie.  In 1996, the family moved to Wayne and have been there ever since.   

It was very clear to everyone who knew Susan, that her greatest passion in life was for her family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Susan than providing for and spending time with her family and friends. 

She was a wonderfully dedicated mother and wife, a fantastic cook, and cherished summering with her family in Diamond Beach near Cape May, NJ.  She also treasured spending time with friends and dining out with her siblings.  

Susan and her husband Richard cherished thirty-two years of a loving and loyal marriage.  Susan was not only dedicated to her family but also to her Catholic Faith.  She and her family were parishioners of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne for many years.  

Susan was a genuinely kind, warm hearted lady who was extremely outgoing and loved socializing.  She had a lovely bubbly personality that lit up any room she entered.  She had an infectious sense of humor and way about her that brought smiles to everyone around her. 

Susan was a truly special lady who touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by her friends and family.  She will be forever remembered as a truly devoted wife, mother, and sister.

Susan is survived by her husband Richard Zygmunt of Wayne, NJ, her daughter Stephanie Zygmunt of Wayne, NJ, three sisters; Cathy Conerly and her husband Pete of Wayne, NJ,  Mary Lou Marcell of Wayne, NJ, and Beth Griffin and her husband Jack of Wyckoff, NJ, one brother Jim Kilgour of Totowa, NJ, one niece Christine Hietenan of Wayne, and eight nephews David Zygmunt of Kinnelon, NJ, Kevin Zygmunt of Boston, MA, Brian Zygmunt of Toms River, NJ, Mark Zygmunt of Toms River, NJ, Patrick Conerly of Marlton, NJ, Ryan Conerly of Wayne, NJ, Conor Griffin of Wyckoff, NJ, and Jack Griffin of Wyckoff, NJ.  She was predeceased by her parents George and Alice Kilgour.

Those planning to make a donation in Susan’s name are asked to consider John Theurer Cancer Center, 921 2^nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org