Mary
Margaret
Skalitza
Mary Margaret Skalitza, 60, of Brick, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Hampton Ridge Healthcare and Rehab in Toms River.
Born in Neptune, Mary was a lifelong Belmar area resident. She was a member of the Holy Innocence Society of St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt, a communicant and member of the altar rosary society of St. Rose Church in Belmar and a more recent parishioner of St. Martha’s Church in Point Pleasant. Mary was part of the Circle of Friends in Monmouth County and the special adult bowling league. She was a well liked crew member at Burger King in Wall Twp for many years. Mary loved animals, traveling, especially going on cruises and attending social events. She loved celebrating others.
Predeceased by her parents, Salvatore and Gloria (Maribelli) Skalitza and her brother, Joseph Skalitza; she is survived by her siblings, Peter Skalitza, Michael Skalitza and wife Lori and Madeline Foster and husband, Robert; her sister-in-law, Anne Skalitza; her nephews, Matthew and Michael Skalitza; as well as cousins and many beloved friends.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 9-10:30 a.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant. Entombment will follow at St. Catharine Cemetery Mausoleum in Sea Girt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Autism Speaks.