Margaret M. Grana

Margaret Mary Grana (Stephens) of Emerson, formerly of Hillsdale and Westwood, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 3, 2022. Margaret (Margie, as many called her) was born in upper Manhattan, NYC on November 25, 1931 to Hugh and Ella Stephens. She was predeceased by her loving husband Louis (Louie) Grana whom she married on August 2, 1952 and her brothers John and Martin. She is survived by her devoted daughter Patricia Frank, son-in-law Gene Frank, her adored grandson Kevin, her nieces, nephews and numerous extended family and friends.

Margie graduated from Julia Richman High School, NYC, in 1948 and went to work at Metropolitan Life Insurance soon after, until she married and gave birth to her daughter Patricia. In her later years, she worked for the Port Authority of NY & NJ for 22 years, retiring in 1990. She loved her years working in the WTC. In her retirement she enjoyed travelling to Florida and Puerto Rico and spending time with her family. She was a beautiful and kind person who did much for many.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, 4-8 pm on Wednesday, October 19. A mass celebrating Margaret's life and faith will be held at Assumption Church, Emerson, NJ on Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Margaret's name to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.