Eileen M

Koziol

Eileen Marie Koziol, March 17, 1928-February 25, 2019

Eileen was a resident of Cliffside Park, NJ since 1957 along with the love of her life, Matthew J. Koziol (deceased 3/3/17), who she met at a NJ dance club in the early 50's. Over the decades they both shared the story of their meeting much to the entertainment of their listeners, no matter how many times the story was told. Together, they raised their three children, Karen Ann Koziol (deceased 5/22/14), Kathleen Koziol Goodfellow and Matthew J. Koziol, Jr.   With the birth of their only grandchild, Kelly Goodfellow, a new joy was experienced, and Eileen attended countless performances and sporting events cheering and supporting her at every turn.

Eileen had a large family on her mother's side (Crehan) and was very proud of her family's Irish heritage who hailed from County Galway, and her trip to Ireland was one of her great travel experiences. She enjoyed travelling and entertaining friends and family.

After her marriage, she was primarily a homemaker who shared her avid love of reading with all her family members, introducing her children to the Cliffside Park Library from their toddler years. She loved to cook and would experiment with new recipes much to the delight of her children.   In addition to her love of reading, Eileen developed a love of tennis and played doubles tennis well into her 70's at the Fort Lee Racquet Club.

To her family, Eileen is a mother and nanny that will be missed almost beyond comprehension, leaving a giant hole in our hearts and souls. We take comfort in knowing that she is again with the love of her life, Matthew, her daughter, Karen, and her own mother and family members who are receiving her with loving arms. Family and friends will meet on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 10am for a Funeral Mass at Epiphany R.C. Church in Cliffside Park, N.J. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, N.J. A Memorial Service will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jewish Home Foundation 10 Link Drive Rockleigh, N.J. 07647