Marie E. Olszewski

long illness at the age of 104, just 3 months short of her 105th birthday. She was a resident

of Westwood, NJ for 83 years after coming from Germany where she was born.

She and her late husband, Alwin managed and operated a tailor shop for many years right across from the park in Westwood. She is survived by her loving daughter, Nancy, her son-in-law Bob,

3 grandchildren Rob, Cristie and Stephen and 6 great grandchildren. She was a great cook and loved to bake and cook her entire life and her favorite hobby was gardening. Her oldest

grandson, Rob, who is a philosophy/political college professor inscribed in one of his recent

books to her: To the family's original philosopher and the role model for all my

questioning ; this book is for you. With love, Rob. Marie was also a longtime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood and developed many friendships there. She was loved by many people in her long life from family, neighbors and friends. The funeral will be held at the Zion

Lutheran Church at 10 AM on Saturday December 18th. Condolences can be given at 9am at the church. The burial will be at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church Homebound Ministry, 155 2nd Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675.