Blanche P. Klosowski, 91, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on February 1 in Livingston. Born in Newark, she was a graduate of Westside High School and worked in the accounting department at the Prudential Insurance Company following graduation.
Blanche and her husband, Frank, married in 1951 and enjoyed 67 years together. The couple moved to Livingston in 1953, where they raised their three children. Blanche was a homemaker for many years before becoming an aide for the Livingston School District at Heritage Junior High School. Soon after, she was a sales associate at Lane Bryant in the Livingston Mall before retiring in 1993. Blanche was also a member of the Polish American Club of Whippany.
Blanche was a caring and generous person, constantly entertaining and spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore, Livingston town pools and Florida along with traveling the world. Blanche had visited various states, many different islands in the Caribbean, Europe, Egypt and Iceland along with numerous cruises, including the Panama Canal.
Blanche was an avid reader. She read novels constantly, especially James Patterson. She read The Star Ledger on a daily basis and always looked forward to the West Essex Tribune every Thursday and its trivia contests. Blanche liked solving crossword puzzles and word searches while sitting outdoors and listening to Engelbert Humperdinck, 1950s songs, and Polish melodies.
She adored her pet cats throughout the years and took care of her plants. Her pastimes included watching soap operas, reality television, and game shows, and she loved playing tennis.As a dedicated homemaker, her priority centered on taking care of the family. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends.
Blanche was predeceased by her parents, Jean and Frank Sweeney; her loving husband, Frank; her daughter, Joanne DeMartino; and her sister, Stella Piekarz. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Sikora (Michael Sikora III) of Livingston; her son, Frank Klosowski, Jr. of Livingston; and her son-inlaw, Ralph DeMartino of Elkton, Maryland. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Victoria Sikora (Joseph Thompson) of Bordentown, and Michael Sikora IV of Hopewell; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 8, at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston. The funeral Mass will be held today, Thursday, February 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Philomena’s Church, Livingston, with entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in Blanche’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1918, Morristown, New Jersey, 07962.
