Eugenia Forysiak

Eugenia (Jean) Forysiak, nee Merena passed away on Friday October 12, 2018.
Born in Poland in 1934, Eugenia emigrated to the United States with her husband (Vick) and two young children in 1963. The family settled in Passaic, NJ where Eugenia worked at the Garfield Bakery for many years before moving to Clifton. Eugenia worked many years at some of Clifton's most popular eateries, including Rosemarie's Donut Shop, The Hearth and Foodies.
Eugenia spent her retirement years living in Verona and recently moved to West Orange.
She was predeceased by her parents Anna and Eugene Merena; her brother Dymitr (Mietek) Merena and her husband Vick. She is survived by her six children: Joanna Wieczerzak (Fred), Monika Pollick (Gary), Eva Forysiak, Mark Forysiak (Suzanne), Elizabeth Berkenbosch, Andrew Forysiak (Sarah); her nine grandchildren: Michael (Nicole), Hannah, Leah, Mia, Lena, Julia, Samantha, Adam and Genevieve; and one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn.
An avid gardener throughout her life, there were few plants that couldn't be saved with Jean's green thumb. She enjoyed many bountiful harvests during her life and was always willing to stop by anyone's house to water plants and keep them alive.
She also enjoyed the company of dogs. Her beloved Chihuahua Bambi passed away a few years ago and Jean mourned her each and every day. She was fond of her grand dogs Buck, Jack and Pierce and constantly brought treats when visiting them. She enjoyed hearing stories about their antics and took genuine pleasure in being around them.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to your local animal shelter or The American Heart Association (www.heart.org), 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Visiting will be Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 am from the funeral home and 10:00 am at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 797 Valley Road, Clifton. Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Upper Montclair.