Barbara Ellen (Smith) Orefice

Jefferson Twp.:  Barbara Orefice passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was 94 years of age.

Barbara was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ.  After her marriage, she settled in the Lake Hopatcong section of the township in the house her husband Edward built.

She worked as a secretary in the Morris county school system for 27 years before retiring and then becoming a snow bird around 1989 with her husband while they stayed at their winter home in FL.

she enjoyed extensive travel with her husband in her free time and was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Predeceased by her husband Edward in 2020 and son Richard in 2015.

Survived by:

Three Sons:      Edward S. of Sparta.

                           Donald C. and wife Denise of Boonton Twp.

                           Robert M. and wife Phyllis of Henderson, NV.

Five Grandchildren:      Kristine Davis and husband Kevin of Sellersville, PA.

                                        Angela L. Orefice of Philadelphia, PA.

                                        Michael E. of Whitting. NJ

                                        Richard A. of Fairfield, NJ

                                        James M. of NC

Also survived by one great grandson, Finn A. Davis

A private family visitation will be held. 

A memorial mass will be held 11AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 204 Espanong Rd., Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory to the church would be appreciated.

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