BOLENDER, MaryAnn, 85, of Saddle Brook, NJ, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL and Montvale, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023. MaryAnn is survived by her children Gary Nicolini and Tara Niland; her sisters Gertrude Humes and Margaret DiPietro; her grandchild Maria; her nephew William and nieces Tammy and Colleen. She is predeceased by her husband Robert and son in-law Bob Niland.
Her career as a Special Education Teacher spanned many decades. During her teaching career she attained 3 Masters Degrees and several awards. She taught in Passaic County, NJ and Palm Beach County, FL. Many relied on her compassion and unique way of teaching special needs students. MaryAnn and her husband Bud loved to travel. Some of the places they visited were Ireland, England and Hawaii. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, November 29th from 5-7PM with a Celebration of her life and faith to take place at 6:30PM. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association @ Alz.org/donate
