A mass of Christian burial was celebrated May 24 at St. Michael R. C. Church for Mary E. Betz, 97, of UNICO Towers, Jersey City. She passed away at Peace Care St. Joseph’s on May 21after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of downtown Jersey City, Mary worked as the building supervisor of Murdoch Hall of the Jersey City Medical Center, retiring in 1989 after 25 years. She was also a Democratic Committeewoman, Ward Leader for Downtown and was honored as Irishwoman of the Year in 1989.
Mary was a devoted member of St. Michael Church and was a member of the Theresians. She was also a dedicated fan of the New York Mets, celebrating her 95th birthday at Citi Field. She was the mother of MaryAnn McBride and her husband William; grandmother of William and his wife Jessica; sister of the late Catherine Angerstein and Frank “Yogi” O’Donnell. Mary is also survived by several nieces and nephews and best friend, Joan Cunning and family.
Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.
