IRENE L LYNCH

November 9, 1924 - January 9, 2014

Irene L. Lynch, 89, of Newfoundland, NJ passed away at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2014, with her family by her side. Irene was born in on November 9, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to Lillian(nee Verunac) and William Busby, Jr. After graduating from Bay Ridge High School and Delahanty Secretarial School, she worked for Martin Brothers in New York, NY until 1955. Irene married Edward J. Lynch of Jersey City, NJ and remained happily married for almost 58 years until the time of his death in 2012.Together they raised their family in Union City, NJ and moved to Newfoundland , NJ where they have resided for about the last 25 years. Irene was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and will best be remembered for her love and devotion to her family. Irene was predeceased by her husband Edward J. Lynch in 2012, her parents William and Lillian Busby, and her two sisters Margaret Peterson of Brooklyn, NY and Lillian Busby of Brooklyn, NY She is survived by her daughters Adrienne C. Lynch, Esquire, of Newton, MA, Cynthia Lynch of Newfoundland, NJ, Sharon Lynch Weikel , Esquire, and her husband Merritt David of Littleton, CO, and Maureen VanDerStad and her husband Chris of East Haddam, CT and her son Edward J. Lynch, Jr. of Palatine, IL. Irene also leaves behind her granddaughter Vanessa Kate Weikel of Lttleton, CO, her sister Carole A. Busby of Brooklyn, NY as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 178 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ (GPS use nearest cross street 1 Post Place). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Joseph RC Church, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford, NJ 07480. Following the church mass Irene will be interred beside her husband in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Milford, NJ, adjacent to the church. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com