MARGARET R. BABICH

December 25, 1927 - March 15, 2016

Margaret R. Babich, 88, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born on December 25, 1927 in North Bergen, NJ to George and Caroline (Berberich) Ziegler. Margaret married Emil S. Babich in 1949 and resided in North Bergen, NJ until 1954 when they moved to Oak Ridge,( Milton) NJ and raised their family. In that same year Margaret and her family became parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church in Oak Ridge where she later served as a Eucharistic Minister for over 25 years. Margaret volunteered much of her time to various causes, including the Cub Scouts and the Jefferson Juvenile Committee and from 1959 was a Charter Member of the Milton First Aid Squad. Margaret enjoyed spending time at the Golden Age Club Senior Center in Jefferson Township. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Emil in 2012, and her brother George Ziegler and her sister Adelaide (Sr. Mary Eugenia) Ziegler. Margaret is survived by her four loving sons: Eugene Babich and his wife Ann, Vincent Babich and his wife Belkys, and Raymond Babich, all of South Carolina, and Frank Babich and his wife Cheryl of Oak Ridge, NJ; her cherished grandchildren Michael, Erin, Leslie, Andrew, and Patrick; her adored great granddaughters Savannah and Katelynn; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). The funeral mass will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. Immediately following the funeral mass Margaret will be interred beside her husband in St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s name to the Milton First Aid Squad, 45 Milton Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.