Mrs. Hirsch, 86, died April 27, 2014. She lived a very full life enriched with love, laughter, family and friends. She was born on June 10, 1927, in Wantagh, N.Y., and she and her husband, Al, raised their family in Milltown. She was a wife, mother, aunt, and loving friend to many. She retired from East Brunswick Township and moved to Pennsylvania to enjoy the many years ahead of her. She spent time cooking, sewing, sketching, making dolls, walking and traveling. Her travels included visiting family in West Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Maine and Maryland, as well as many vacations to the Caribbean, Alaska, the Jersey Shore, Jekyll Island and Florida. She touched the lives of all she met through her humor, charm, compassion, friendliness and generosity. Mrs. Hirsch was lovingly referred to as “Betts” or “Queen Elizabeth,” which was revealed by her grace. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, which consisted of five children, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her deep commitment to Christ was reflected by her selfless acts of kindness to all. Her loving family surrounded her at home on April 27 when she peacefully entered the gates of heaven. She is survived by her children, Eileen Squitiro and husband, Larry North, of West Virginia, Marjorie Jones of New Jersey, Mary Hirsch and husband, Kevin Jones, of Pennsylvania, Paul and wife, Mary Anne Hirsch, also of Pennsylvania, Lisa Hirsch and husband, Ken Herron, of Arizona, as well as her “honorary daughter,” Barbara Raczynski and husband, Anthony, of Helmetta, She was predeceased by her husband, Julius Alfred Hirsch, of 59 years. Mrs. Hirsch chose to lead by example: “To be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” (Prayer of Saint Francis.) In lieu of flowers, please extend acts of kindness to others. A Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. George’s Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. Arrangements are under the direction of the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Monroe. Visit www.demarcofuneralhome.com for further information.
