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Lorraine Mary Wienbrock—Lorrie, Nana, Mama Pajama—died peacefully Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at age 86. She was surrounded by her children, who loved her more than words can say.

Born on December 18, 1937, in Passaic, New Jersey, she was the third and youngest child of Polish immigrant parents Joseph Walczak and Mary Berkowitz. Though she grew up extremely poor, she often said she never knew it, and the memories of her childhood that she shared …

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Community Involvement

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New Jersey Botanical Garden

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What causes did Lorraine care about most?
Local politics, preserving local wetlands
Local politics, preserving local wetlands
Local politics, preserving local wetlands
What were Lorraine's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening, reading
Gardening, reading
Gardening, reading
What were Lorraine's favorite games to play?
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
What were Lorraine's favorite foods?
Hamburgers, Pickle only
Hamburgers, Pickle only
Hamburgers, Pickle only

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Born

December 18th, 1937
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Graduated from college

1960
Montclair State University, Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
B.A. English
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Started a job at Cliffside Park High School

1960
Cliffside Park, NJ

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Richards Funeral Home
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Richards Funeral Home

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Mrs. Lorraine "Lorrie" Wienbrock