Mary Jane Petrowski

March 10, 1948 - January 27, 2022

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Mary Jane Petrowski, loving wife of Edward, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 surrounded by her family.

Mary Jane was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on March 10, 1948. She attended Bayonne High School and then earned her bachelor’s degree at Jersey City State Teachers College. Mary Jane started her career as an elementary school teacher at Woodrow Wilson School in Bayonne, New Jersey, and continued working there for thirty-seven years teaching kindergarten, first grade, seventh and eighth grade. She and her husband Edward J. Petrowski married on October 22, 1972, lived in Chatham, New Jersey, and then relocated to Long Valley, New Jersey in 2014.

Mary Jane was loved by so many that she was known as “Aunt Mary Jane” to those that may not have even been related to her. Mary Jane loved spending time with family and friends and never missed a party! Mary Jane loved hosting events and enjoyed the holidays. She never missed attending an event of her many nieces, nephews, and friends. She loved to travel. She was an avid walker – sometimes up to 8 miles every day. She was extremely thoughtful and generous, and always remembered to send greeting cards for all birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations.

Mary Jane was predeceased by her parents John and Mary (Kinch) McCabe.

She is survived by her loving husband Edward J. Petrowski of 49 years, sister Denise Shepherd (husband Robert Shepherd), brother John Costello (wife Carole Costello), brother Thomas McCabe (wife Jimmi Joy McCabe), brother Donald McCabe (wife Carol McCabe). Further survived by nieces and nephews: Bryan Burke (wife Mary Anne), Kelly Burke Cooper (husband Clifford), Collen Costello (husband Scott), Lori Costello, Colin McCabe (wife Brooke), Devon McCabe (husband Eugene), Donald Ryan McCabe, Ileana McCabe. She is further survived by great nieces and nephews: Brianna (Burke) Turner, Connor Burke, Bailey Cooper, Riley Cooper, Ian Zanger, Erin Zanger, Finley and Margaret Holland-McCabe, Amelia Jane Chin, and Dax Chin.

Please join Eddie in a Celebration of Mary Jane’s life on Saturday March 5, 2022, at 12 Noon at The Chandelier Restaurant, 1081 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ. Come dressed casually as we pay tribute and fondly remember the beautiful life of Mary Jane and how she touched all of us. Kindly RSVP to mjpscol@gmail.com.

Cremation at Ewing Crematory, Ewing Township, NJ, was private under the direct supervision of the Wright & Ford Licensed Care Team Family.

You are encouraged to visit Mary Jane’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to light a candle of hope, leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Mary Jane’s honor may be made to the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (formally The St. Barnabas Cancer Center) via mail to 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 or online by clicking HERE.

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On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Mary Jane Petrowski, loving wife of Edward, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 surrounded by her family. Mary Jane was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on March 10, 1948. She attended Bayonne High School and then earned her bachelor’s degree at Jersey City State Teachers College. Mary JaneContinue Reading

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It was always nice when you'd chat at family gatherings at Kelly and Cliff's home. Your smiles and positivity made my life better. Happily for you, I know your kind and active spirit is now in the big happy home we all can look forward to. Meanwhile, the rest of us dearly miss you, as we finish our journey's of this world.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. She will be missed. RIP

Truly sorry for your loss. Mary Jane was a fun loving, hard working woman. Always in our prayers. Mike & Barbara Lynch

Mary Jane was my life long friend. We shared so many fun times together and were in each other’s wedding parties. She was such a positive person always bring the good out in all. She would light up a room with her big smiles. We went to many plays in NYC together and she would pick the restaurants (they were good ones, too). She would always talk about all her nieces and nephews and how proud she was of them. MaryJane will be missed by so many people. I will hold onto all the memories, which we shared together for ever.??

My sincere condolences to the family. Praying God will hold you tied during this time and the days ahead

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Rest In Peace Mrs Petrowski. One of my favorite teachers of all times. My prayers are with your family and friends at this time.

Mrs. Petrowski was an amazing teacher. I have so many fond memories of her and being in her class that are still as clear in my mind now as they were back then. Sending my condolences to her family and friends.

Saddened by my cousin's loss. We spent so many Summer's together as kids. She was my Maid of honor and my son's Godmother. Though we were far apart in distance, she was always in my thoughts and will continue in my prayers and members. She will be missed by many.

In memory of Mary Jane Petrowski, Justin Scriven lit a candle

Mary Jane was our friend for over 60 years and she was a special person. Her energy, generosity and love for family and friends were amazing. We will always treasure our time with her - the travel, the dinners and the shows, but especially the conversations! We love you MJ!

Mary Jame, aside from being an excellent teacher, was a caring, generous and straightforward woman. Our group from Woodrow Wilson would try to meet once a month and when Mary Jane stopped coming, she was so sorely missed. The family was everything to Mary Jane, Eddie , her brothers, nieces and nephews came first. She was such a good friend and extended her family to include her friends. Our prayers for you, family and friends will continue as this is such a difficult time, but we must have peace in knowing that Mary Jane is no longer suffering. God Bless You, Mary Jane.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.