Eugenia Marie "Jean" Lasser

Eugenia Marie “Jean” Lasser, 86, of Park Ridge, NJ formally of Wallington, NJ passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025, with her sons by her side. Eugenia was born in Passaic, NJ on February 26, 1939, to George and Anna (née: Oczkowski) Popek. She was predeceased by her younger sister, Phyllis Soltys in 2017. During and after high school, Jean went to work and saved her earnings, contributing her share towards the purchase of a home for her family in Passaic. She eventually found work as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of the Clifton branch of Mayer Textile Machine Corporation, where she met her beloved husband, Manfred. Jean and Manfred were married on April 8, 1967, at Holy Rosary RC Church, Passaic. Following their wedding, they moved to Clifton and in 1969 bought a home in Wallington. There they raised their two sons, Robert and Stephen. She was an accomplished homemaker, but eager to return to the workforce. While balancing her home life, she worked part-time at Bright Star in Rutherford, ITT in Nutley and Daewoo in Carlstadt, among other corporate assistance roles. On the weekends, she enjoyed time with her family on trips to the beach and summer vacations. In the 1990’s, following her employment as a temp, Jean volunteered in her hometown parish of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Wallington, as part of the support staff for the Faith Formation Program. With her secretarial and linguistic skills, Jean provided secretarial as well as Polish-English translation in support of the program’s director. Her advanced abilities soon caught the eye of the pastor of Most Sacred Heart Parish and Jean began working in the parish office, where she became the Office Manager. With the sudden passing of her beloved husband in 1998, Jean continued to work until her retirement in 2016. Even in her retirement, she still offered her expertise and knowledge about the parish when called upon. Mrs. Lasser was the devoted and loving mother of Robert and his wife, Patricia Hannigan of Park Ridge and Stephen and his wife Michelle Fiallo of Arlington, VA. Proud grandmother of Ethan, Juliette, Ayden Elizabeth and Everett. Caring “Ciotka” (aunt) of Mary Beth, James, John and Gregory Soltys and she leaves behind many dear cousins. She is also survived by her two brothers-in-law Rudolph and his wife, Roswitha, Ludwig and his wife, Maren, along with her nieces and nephews all of Germany. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Kamienski Funeral Home, 106 Locust Avenue, Wallington. The funeral will take place on Monday, May 19, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus RC Church in Wallington. Father ST Sutton will be the celebrant. Eugenia will then be laid to rest beside Manfred at St. Michael’s Cemetery in South Hackensack.

Eugenia Marie "Jean" Lasser

February 26, 1939 - May 7, 2025