Florence Maciaszek (nee Lewandowski) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 18, 2024 with her loving son Kevin by her side.

Florence was born in Scranton, Pa on January 25, 1935. She grew up in both Scranton, PA, and Jersey City, NJ before moving to Bayonne. Florence was a graduate of Dickinson High School in Jersey City.

Florence worked for and took an early retirement from Western Electric/AT&T in 1990, after 25 years of service. Florence eventually returned to the work force in 1991 after the death of her loving husband Thomas in November of 1990. Rejoining the work force and spending 10 additional years working for the State of NJ as a clerk for the Central Judicial Processing Court in Hudson County. Eventually retiring permanently in 2001.

Not content with just sitting around the house. Mom kept herself busy by taking care of her garden and yard. Continually upgrading her home. Always finding something to keep herself busy. She was always on the go. Mom was an avid animal lover and enjoy having different pets over the years. In addition to feeding the squirrels and birds from her back porch.

Eventually joining the Senior Citizen groups Prime of Life and Young at Heart. Mom was an active member of both groups; enjoying their meetings, gatherings and parties. Mom made many new friends through these groups. Mom especially enjoyed the theme parties by creating elaborate costumes and such. Visiting the Casinos via bus rides through these organizations and through the Hudson County Animal League. Going on vacation trips and traveling with her family and spending time with her grandchildren and eventually her great-grandchildren. Mom was truly Young at Heart and in the Prime of her life. She was known to say that the fun part of life began when she turned 65.

Florence is survived by her loving Son Kevin. Her adoring Grandchildren, Mary Mitortando (Jamie), Ashley Stencel (Andrew), Mark Maciaszek, and Alyssa Maciaszek. She is also survived by her loving Great Grandchildren, whom she was known as GG. She loved them so very much; Alexandria Stencel, Andrew Stencel Jr.(AJ), Samuel Mitortando, Amber Stencel, and Thomas Mitortando.

Florence is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Particularly, her sister Eleanor's children, whom she always had a special bond with; Albert Carlson (her Godson), Robert Carlson, Eleanor Carlson, Jeanie Tenz (William), and Alison.

Florence is also survived by her Loving Daughter-in-law Antoinette Maciaszek, whom she was always very close with. And her close friend of many years Marie Scrudato and her family. In addition to her special friends from her Senior groups Alma and Maureen.

Florence was predeceased by her parents Frank and Mary Jean Lewandowski (nee Merchel) and her Dear Sister Eleanor Carlson (nee Lewandowski). In addition to her Loving Husband of many years Thomas (1990) and her loving sons Joseph (2006) and Thomas III(2010). Her Loving Daughter-in-law Patricia Maciaszek (2024) And her dear Nephew Frank Carlson (2012). She is also predeceased by her dear friends of many, many years Frances Piccolo and Lorraine Collins, in addition to many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

Florence was a special individual, a very strong and organized woman; who always had a bright smile for anyone she met and was always able to make others smile and laugh. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

May she rest easily and peacefully in God's Heavenly Kingdom.