Mary T. Gritmon

March 31, 1930 - April 9, 2022

Mary T. Gritmon, 92, of Westwood, NJ passed away peacefully on April 9, 2022 surrounded by family. Devoted mother of John J. Gritmon (Virginia) of Lewes, DE, Maryann Gritmon (Meg) of Harbeson, DE, James P. Gritmon (Arlene) of Schenectady, NY, Karen M. Gritmon of Pearl River, NY and Kathleen A. Bernhardt (Donald) of Westwood, NJ. Loving grandmother (Meda/Gigi/G Ma) to Meagan Smyth (Michael), Jennifer Malenfant, Kate Gritmon, Nicolas Gritmon, Lukas Bernhardt, and Samuel Bernhardt. Mary also has 3 precious great grandchildren, Kayden Malenfant and Abigail and Arlo Smyth. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY on March 31, 1930 to the late Ambrose P. and Julia Rose Mountain. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Ambrose J. Mountain, John P. Mountain and Agnes Anne Macherone. Mary also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mary was a proud graduate of the Class of 1951 from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. She graduated with a degree in Nursing. She was a lifetime member of The Golden Roses Society. She received her School Nurse Teacher certification from Columbia University in New York City, NY. Mary worked as a School Nurse Teacher at St. Anthony’s Parochial School in Nanuet, NY for 10 years and as the Head Nurse Manager at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home in Nanuet, NY for 23 years. Mary was an avid Bridge player. She had a strong faith and was a member of St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Westwood, NJ. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 4pm-8pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ. A Mass celebrating Mary’s life and faith will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11am at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, 120 Washington Avenue, Westwood NJ 07675. Family and Friends are welcome to attend the interment on Thursday, April 14 at 11:30am at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Schenectady, NY.