On Saturday September 18, 2021 Margaret (Peggy) J. Kirschbaum of Union, NJ passed peacefully from this life and went home to be with the Lord. Margaret was born in Newark, NJ and earlier this year was blessed to have celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Margaret had been employed by NJ Bell for many years as an Information Operator until her retirement. She was a devoted animal lover, forever rescuing strays and finding their families, with some becoming part of our family.
She enjoyed helping out in the kitchen for St. Patrick's Day dinners at First Baptist Church where she had been a member for many years. She also volunteered at NJ Eye Institute, helping with their fundraisers.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, William, along with her son, Willie and her son-in-law Douglas Denton.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Carol Denton, Her granddaughter Janet Farry and her husband Joseph, and her grandson Stephen Denton and his wife Elyssa. She also has had the added blessing of four beautiful great grandchildren, Daniel and Mia Farry and Chase and Reece Denton. She was their "Gigi".
Until the very end, Margaret was surrounded by the love and prayers of her nephews and niece and so many dear friends. Her life was truly blessed.
Family and friends are invited to visit McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ on Wednesday September 22, 2021 from 4-8pm. A funeral service will take place at McCracken Funeral Home on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10am. Interment to immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery, 1100 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to either St Hubert's Animal Shelter Madison, 575 Woodland Ave., Madison, NJ 07940, Almost Home Nelson Co SPCA, 29 Stagebridge Rd, Lovingston VA 22949, or Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2815 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083
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