Lillian Rosemarie Petersen
Died: Jun 17, 2017
                                                                    27 November, 1924 - 17 June 2017

Lillian Petersen of Liberty Township, Great Meadows, NJ passed peacefully at home with family by her side.
Lillian was born and raised in Jamaica Queens, New York and upon graduating high school worked in the fashion garment industry as a seamstress for many years.

Lillian vacationed at her grandparents’ cottage at Lake Just It over the summers where she met her future husband, Russell Petersen, while they were youngsters.

As their relationship grew, Lillian eventually moved to Liberty Township where she and Russell were married on the 26th of June 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Buttzville, NJ.

Lillian and Russell had three Sons, Robert, Ronald and Raymond. They have ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter and another on the way.

Lillian was predeceased by her parents Lydia and Otto Dietel and her brother Raymond Dietel of Jamaica Queens, NY.

Lillian is survived by her husband William (Russell) Petersen, with whom she was married for sixty three years.

Oldest son Robert and wife Jacqueline Peterson, granddaughter Lori Ann Petersen and husband Ryan Croaker, grandson Russell Otto Petersen, grandson Mark Kaminski, granddaughter Meghan Kaminski, grandson William Petersen.

Son Ronald and wife Kellie Petersen, grandson Chris Breslin and wife Jennifer, great granddaughter Kayla Breslin, grandson Garrett Petersen and granddaughter Haileigh Petersen.

Son Raymond and wife Darlene Petersen, granddaughter Chelsea Petersen (with great grandchild in waiting) and husband Ryan Schmitt, grandson Gunnar Petersen.

Services and burial were held privately by request of the family at Free Union Methodist Church and Cemetery on the 18th of June 2017.

Special thanks from the family to Compassionate Care Hospice who were absolutely outstanding with their service to Lillian and family.

Remembrances and gifts may be made in honoring and recognizing the life of Lillian to:
Free Union Cemetery Association, 276 Mountain Lake Road, Great meadows, NJ 07838 or to Free Union Methodist Church, 276 Mountain Lake Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838.

Condolences:

Dan Nielsen, Denmark
#9
June 29th, 2017 1:09 am
It is with great sadness that we have heard that Lillian has gone away. Receive our deepest condolence. She was a wonderful person who was always like a mom to me when I visited the United States. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Leicia Reyna
#8
June 29th, 2017 12:21 am
My most sincere condolence. May she be in the arms of our heavenly Father. RIP sweet Lillian.
David Snody
#7
June 26th, 2017 11:41 am
Raymond (Otto)and Family, My sincerest condolences in the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother may you always remember the good times with her and know now that she is no longer suffering. May God grant her eternal life with him in heaven.
Bob & Karin Schardt
#6
June 21st, 2017 6:06 pm
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Lillian. She was one of nicest people we have met. A real gentle soul. R.I.P.
Mercurio Family
#5
June 20th, 2017 3:35 pm
So very sorry to hear about your lovely wife, mother,grandmother,and great grandmother's passing. Our condolences to the entire Petersen family from the Mercurio family. Rest in peace Lillian. Linda, Albie, Matt, Sarah, Mike, and Lindsey.
Charles and Sharon Beam
#4
June 20th, 2017 2:10 pm
Otto and family, Sharon and I send our deepest condolences. Mom was a special lady. We send our love and prayers during this time of sorrow. Moms are God's gift to all of us and she was the rock of the Peterson home.
Vicki Green
#3
June 20th, 2017 6:36 am
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of such a beautiful person.
Liz Iacampo Palumbo
#2
June 19th, 2017 2:00 pm
My condolences for your loss.
MARVIN HOPKINS
#1
June 19th, 2017 12:58 pm
So sorry to hear about Lillian's passing. She was a wonderful person, and will be missed.
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