Maria P. Dembowski, 95, a lifelong resident of Rutherford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on May 12th. Maria was born in the Bronx, NY to John and Alice Ferrari.
Maria married the love of her life Stanley, enjoying 62 years of marriage while raising their two children. Stan, affectionally referred to her as Diane. Maria had a long and distinguished career at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford campus from 1965 to 1995. She served as Assistant Bursar, Registrar, and in the Graduate Admissions office. She proudly received an award from FDU for her 30 years of excellence and dedicated service.
Maria had a tremendous love for her family. Took pride in her grandchildren, enjoyed attending their numerous school activities and sporting competitions. She was also the #1 fan of the Moonachie Braves baseball team. Maria enjoyed shopping, going to garage sales, antiquing, and spending time at her daughter’s farm in Cream Ridge. She particularly loved her time spent at Ocean Grove.
Maria is predeceased by her Husband, Stanley (2015). She is survived by her devoted and loving children, Stephanie L. Dembowski, and Stephen G. Dembowski and his wife Gina, her cherished grandchildren; Courtney, Amanda, and Jake. Survived by her sister Phyllis (Ferrari), Husband Tom Guinta and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her siblings; Dolores (Ferrari) TaQuinto, her husband Don and brother Louis Ferrari.
Family will receive friends and relatives Thursday 2-4PM and 6-8PM in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford. Funeral Home services Friday 9:00AM will then proceed to 10:00AM Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 624 Page Ave, Lyndhurst followed by Entombment in George Washington Mausoleum, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Maria to StJude.org or Fairleigh Dickinson University to the Nursing Department or Diamond Club (baseball), https://support.fdu.edu/givenow Or by check made payable to FDU, and send to:
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Office of University Advancement
c/o Margarita Santiago
1000 River Road, H-DH3-09
Teaneck, NJ 07666